Description
This easy broccoli cheddar quiche features a golden crust with a fluffy, savory filling, packed with vibrant broccoli florets and gooey cheddar cheese. It’s perfect for a wholesome lunch or relaxed family dinner, offering a satisfying and quick-to-assemble meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust, store-bought or homemade
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 medium onion or 1 shallot, diced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- a pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Pie Crust: Press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate, ensuring the edges are neat.
- Cook Broccoli: Lightly steam or blanch the broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
- Saute Onion: Sauté the diced onion in a small skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Layer Vegetables: Scatter the cooked broccoli and sautéed onion evenly across the bottom of the pie crust.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the vegetables.
- Whisk Filling: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk or cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg together until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Pour Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the cheese and vegetables, ensuring it distributes evenly.
- Top With Cheese: Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake Quiche: Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean. (If edges brown too quickly, cover lightly with foil for the last 10-15 minutes).
Notes
For best flavor, use vibrant broccoli and grate fresh cheddar cheese. Avoid over-beating eggs to prevent a rubbery texture; a gentle whisk is sufficient. Rest the quiche for 10-15 minutes after baking before slicing to allow the filling to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (180 g)
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: easy quiche, broccoli cheddar, family dinner, savory tart, baked, weeknight meal, vegetarian-friendly