Broccoli Quiche with cheese and eggs for a tasty brunch!
A delicious and savory broccoli quiche made with cheese and eggs, perfect for brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pot, steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Spread the steamed broccoli evenly over the pie crust.
- Pour the egg mixture over the broccoli and sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables or meats to customize your quiche.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg