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Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche

Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche

This delicious Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche recipe is so easy to make and the perfect savory brunch recipe.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 276 kcal

Equipment

  • Pie Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole homemade pie crust unbaked
  • 4 slices bacon good quality
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 head fresh broccoli roughly chopped (about 3 cups)
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1.25 cups milk (311g)
  • cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (33g)
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (57g)
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (57g)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook bacon in a large frying pan over medium heat until golden and crispy on both sides. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel, then chop. Remove some of the grease from the frying pan.
  • Add olive oil to the pan. Add chopped broccoli, onions, and garlic and cook until broccoli is slightly tender.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Roll out one disc of pie dough into a circle, 12 inches in diameter. Place in 9 inch pie dish and crimp edges.
  • Place a piece of parchment paper inside the pie pan and add 2 cups of pie weights, dry beans or rice. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes. Remove parchment paper and pie weights. Prick pie crust all over with a fork, then return to the oven for 8 more minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl combine eggs, milk, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Layer most of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese into the bottom of the pie crust. Reserve about ¼ cup of cheese for sprinkling on top of the quiche. Sprinkle broccoli, onion and bacon over the cheese and spread into an even layer. Pour the egg mixture on top. Top with remaining ¼ cup of shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes, or until set on top. Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes, or to room temperature, before slicing. Store leftovers, covered, in the fridge.

Notes

I recommend using fresh broccoli, but if using frozen thaw it first and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Make and bake the quiche up to 1 day in advance. Serve at room temperature or warm slightly in the oven. Wrap cooled baked quiche with a double layer of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator completely overnight then bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 13gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 345mgPotassium: 393mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 903IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche, Brunch, Easy Recipe, healthy recipe, Quiche, savory quiche
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