Description
This Broccoli and Cheese Quiche is a delicious, savory pie featuring a flaky pre-baked pie crust filled with a creamy mixture of eggs, whole milk, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh broccoli florets, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, it offers a rich combination of flavors and textures that will delight the whole family.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 9-inch pre-made pie shell (or pie crust)
- Pie weights (about a cup of dry beans work well)
Filling
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat and parbake crust. Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Place the prepared pie crust on a sheet pan, line the inside with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 12 minutes. Carefully remove the crust from the oven, discard the weights, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare the filling. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Fold in the chopped broccoli florets, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and chopped parsley gently.
- Fill crust and bake quiche. Lower the oven temperature to 350˚F. Pour the prepared filling into the parbaked crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust edges are browned and the center remains slightly jiggly to ensure the quiche is perfectly set.
- Cool and serve. Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using pre-made pie crust saves preparation time but homemade crust works well too.
- Pie weights or dried beans prevent the crust from puffing up while parbaking.
- Ensure broccoli florets are chopped small enough to cook evenly in the quiche.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
