Broccoli and cheddar quiche

Broccoli and cheddar quiche

By Victoria De Villiers
20’ Prep time
60’ Cook time
80’ Total time
276 Calories
8 Serving

Summary

Our broccoli and cheddar quiche recipe is so simple to make with eggs, bacon, and veggies inside a flaky homemade pie crust. it's one of my favorite savory brunch recipe
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Step by Step

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Step 1

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.  4 slices bacon,1 Tablespoon olive oil
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Step 2

Sauté veggies: Add olive oil to the pan. Add chopped broccoli, onions, and garlic and cook until broccoli is slightly tender.  1 head fresh broccoli,3 green onions,1 teaspoon garlic,½ teaspoon kosher salt
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Step 3

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. 1 homemade pie crust
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Step 4

Blind bake pie crust: 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.
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Step 5

Quiche Filling: In a mixing bowl combine eggs, milk parmesan cheese salt and pepper. 5 large eggs,1 ¼ cups milk,⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Step 6

Assemble: 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.  ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese,½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Step 7

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.

Ingredient

  • Kosher salt
    Kosher salt
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Eggs
    Eggs
    5 large
  • Milk
    Milk
    311 g
  • Bacon
    Bacon
    4 slices
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese
    Freshly grated parmesan cheese
    33 g
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    1 tablespoon
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
    Shredded cheddar cheese
    57 g
  • Green onions
    Green onions
    3
  • Homemade pie crust
    Homemade pie crust
    1
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese
    Shredded mozzarella cheese
    57 g
  • Fresh broccoli
    Fresh broccoli
    1 head
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground black pepper
    Ground black pepper
    0.25 teaspoon
  • Milk
    Milk
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese
    Freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
    Shredded cheddar cheese

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