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Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Broccoli quiche
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Try this broccoli quiche recipe, a classic combination of cheddar cheese and veggies in a flaky pastry crust!

Ingredients

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  • 1 Homemade Quiche Crust (made through Step 4) or 1 refrigerated pie dough
  • 8-ounces broccoli florets, chopped very small
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup white onion, finely minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus more to garnish
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: If using Homemade Quiche Crust, prepare it in the pie pan using the steps in the linked recipe. If using refrigerated pie dough, transfer the dough to the pie pan (make sure it is standard and not deep dish). Fold the overhanging dough backwards and seal it to form a rim. With refrigerated crust, it’s easiest to press in the tines of the fork to decorate the edges (like in this asparagus quiche; it’s harder to get the crimped edges to keep their shape while baking). Use a fork to gently prick holes in the bottom and sides of the crust (which helps it to not puff up while blind baking).
  2. Freeze the crust: Freeze the crust in the pan for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  4. Blind bake the crust at 400°F: Place a sheet of parchment paper on top of the crust. Fill the dough with pie weights (we used two sets of these), dry beans, or dry rice. Bake for 12 minutes.
  5. Reduce the oven temperature and blind bake at 350°F: Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and carefully remove the parchment and weights. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until the bottom is lightly browned (or more if necessary for refrigerated pie crust). Remove from the oven and add the filling once it is ready.
  6. Prepare the filling: Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the broccoli, onion and garlic and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Sauté for 5 minutes. Set aside.
  7. Make the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, dried mustard, dried oregano, 3/4 tsp kosher salt, and several grinds black pepper. Place the cheddar and Parmesan cheese in bottom of the crust, along with even crumbles of the broccoli mixture. Pour the egg mixture over the top. Sprinkle the top with another handful of shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake: Add a pie crust shield (purchased or homemade with foil*). Bake at 350°F for 40 to 50 minutes minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly browned. Cool at least 30 minutes, then serve or refrigerate. Re-warm in a 200 degree oven for 20 minutes. (You can also serve it cold.) Leftovers last for 5 days refrigerated.

Notes

*To make your own crust shield, cut a hole in the center of a large sheet of foil that’s the diameter of your pie plate. The foil will rest on the crust but let the pie filling be uncovered. Here’s a video with instructions for more details.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/broccoli-quiche/