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Crustless Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche
This crustless quiche features steamed broccoli florets layered with sharp cheddar cheese and baked in a seasoned custard of eggs, milk, and half and half. The quiche sets lightly firm, showcasing tender broccoli and a creamy, cheesy filling with subtle spice from nutmeg and black pepper. It's a versatile dish suitable for breakfast, brunch, or light dinners.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
174 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 3 cups broccoli chopped florets
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 2/3 cup milk 2%
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 5 large egg
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper ground
- pinch nutmeg freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a pie dish with oil.
- Steam the chopped broccoli florets in the microwave with 1 tablespoon water until tender crisp and green but not mushy, about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
- Evenly spread the broccoli in the dish and top it evenly with the grated cheddar cheese.
- Make the custard mixture by whisking together the milk, half and half, eggs, salt, black pepper, and the nutmeg. Pour the custard into the dish and bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set.
- Cut the quiche into 6 pieces and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
12.5g
(25%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
178mg
(59%)
Sodium
358mg
(15%)
Fiber
1.5g
(6%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 12.5g | 25% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 358mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.