Description
This Broccoli Cheddar Quiche recipe is a delightful combination of creamy eggs, tender broccoli, and sharp cheddar cheese baked in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for a leisurely brunch or a make-ahead breakfast option.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Quiche Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Sauté Onion and Broccoli: In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until softened. Add broccoli and cook until tender.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Assemble Quiche: Spread broccoli and onion in pie crust, top with cheddar. Pour egg mixture over.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until set and golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half instead of milk and cream.
- Try adding cooked bacon or ham for a heartier quiche.
- This quiche is delicious hot or cold, and it reheats well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
