
Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
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Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
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This broccoli cheddar quiche uses eggs, steamed broccoli, and cheddar cheese, and is easy to make ahead of time for a flavor-packed breakfast or brunch.
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Ingredients
- 1 9" pie dough (prepared)
- 1 broccoli crown or head, cut into bite-size pieces ~3 cups broccoli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, freshly grated Use sharp, medium, or mild; yellow or white
- 1 ounce Parmesan, freshly grated
- 3 eggs
- ⅔ cup milk
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
Yogurt Sauce (Optional):
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar (or sub lemon juice)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350ºF.
Blind Bake Pie Dough:
- Arrange pie dough inside a pie pan. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork. Set parchment paper on top of dough, and add pie weights or dry beans. Bake 10 minutes. Remove weights and parchment paper.Tip: Pre-made, pre-formed, frozen pie dough will not need pie weights added while blind baking.
Steam Broccoli:
- Add 1" water to a medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil. Add the steamer basket and then the broccoli. Cover the pot and steam for 5 minutes.Remove the broccoli and set aside. Discard the water and set aside the steamer basket.
- Add olive oil to the pot. Heat over medium heat until the oil shimmers.Add the onion and salt. Cook until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 2 more minutes until the garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat.
Make the Quiche:
- Gently press half the cheese into the pie dough.
- Add the onion and garlic.
- Add the steamed broccoli.
- Add 3 eggs, milk, cream, and nutmeg to a mixing bowl. Use an electric hand mixer to whip the mixture until it doubles in size. (Alternatively, whisk vigorously by hand.)
- Add the remaining cheese to the egg and milk mixture, and gently fold in with a spoon. Take care not to over-stir.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pie pan. Tip: Do not overfill the quiche-- any extra mixture can be saved for an omelette, for another quiche, or used to dip bread in for French toast.
- Tent quiche loosely with aluminum foil. Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil, and bake 15-20 more minutes until the quiche is golden and set. Quiche should jiggle slightly when moved.
- Allow quiche to cool for at least 1 hour, or refrigerate overnight. (Quiche will not be fully set until cooled.)
- While quiche cools, mix together all ingredients for the yogurt sauce. Refrigerate until you're ready to serve.Tip: Not all yogurts + Dijon mustards taste the same or have the same consistency. Taste sauce after mixing, and do the following if it's not perfect: Add more mustard for extra flavor, more yogurt if the mustard is too strong, more vinegar if the sauce is too thick, and more salt if the sauce is bland.
- Serve cool with sauce (if desired).
- Leftovers / Make Ahead + Refrigerate:Refrigerate and use within 2-3 days.Make Ahead + Freeze: Bake quiche, and allow to cool completely. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and slide into a freezer bag. Use within 2 months.Reheat from Frozen: Do not thaw. Bake at 350ºF for 20-25 minutes, or until pie is warm.Sauce should not be frozen, but can be refrigerated for up to a week.Tip: If freezing, bake quiche in either a disposable aluminum pie pan or in a tart pan with removable sides. (Allow quiche to fully cool before removing the pan.)
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Notes
- For Deep Dish Pie Pan: Add 1 extra egg and ½ cup milk or cream.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
584mg
(24%)
Potassium
352mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
911IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
69mg
(77%)
Calcium
227mg
(23%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
Protein | 11g | 22% |
Fat | 19g | 29% |
Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
Sodium | 584mg | 24% |
Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugar | 3g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 911IU | 18% |
Vitamin C | 69mg | 77% |
Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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