Easy Broccoli Quiche (5 Ingredients)
from kristineskitchenblog.comMy broccoli quiche recipe is easy to make, with only 5 ingredients! You'll love how versatile this recipe is - make it for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 228kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets about ½ pound
- 5 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk whole milk recommended
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 9-inch pie crust whole wheat or regular (see note)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- If not using a prepared pie crust, roll out pie dough and fit it into your pie dish. Trim edges; flute as desired. Chill until ready to use.
- Place 1-2 cups water in the bottom of a small pot. Add the broccoli, cover, and bring to a boil. Cook the broccoli until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer broccoli to a colander, rinse with cool water, and drain. Chop broccoli into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped broccoli and cheddar cheese. Pour into the prepared pie shell.
- Bake quiche for 35-50 minutes, until eggs are set in the center. Check on quiche starting at 25 minutes and tent with foil if crust is browning too quickly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Pie Crust: I recommend using a deep dish pie crust for this recipe. If using a regular pie crust, reduce the number of eggs to 4.
- To use frozen broccoli: thaw and squeeze out any excess water before adding to the egg mixture.
- Milk: I recommend using whole milk because you need some fat for richness, flavor and to help the quiche set up. For a richer custard, substitute heavy cream or half and half for the milk.
- Bake Time: The bake time will depend on your pie pan. The quiche may bake faster or slower depending on whether you use a store-bought pie crust (aluminum foil pie pan), glass pie dish, or ceramic pie dish. The quiche is done when the eggs are set and the center is cooked to at least 165 degrees F (measured with an instant read thermometer).
- To Reheat: Leftover slices of quiche reheat well in the microwave. Quiche can also be reheated in a 350 degree F oven (cover it with foil as needed to keep it from browning too much).
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8 quiche | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 20.3mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 1.1mg
