Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of this Broccoli Cheddar Quiche. A perfect dish for brunch or a light dinner, this savory quiche is packed with fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of nutmeg for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Quiche Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until translucent. Add broccoli and cook until tender.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Assemble: Spread sautéed vegetables over pie crust. Top with cheddar cheese. Pour egg mixture over.
- Bake: Place quiche on a baking sheet and bake for 35–40 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve: Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen broccoli if fresh isn’t available.
- For a crustless version, omit the pie crust and bake in a greased dish.
- Enhance flavor with bacon or ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
