This Broccoli Cheddar Quiche is a healthy and easy grab and goes breakfast. There is no better way to start your day but with a slice of this crustless and delicious Quiche. Quiche is a traditional French food that’s originally made with milk and a pastry crust. But we pump it up a notch for a healthier and low carb version. Ergo, this recipe for a Crustless Broccoli Cheddar Quiche. This too is a foolproof way to let your picky eaters eat healthily. For any leftover, this is great even when reheated. So this can be included in your meal prep for the week.
INGREDIENTS
1 refrigerated pie crust (homemade also works great)
3-4 cups broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups shredded cheese (I like using a mix of provolone and cheddar)
8 eggs
1/2 cup half and half
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
HOW TO MAKE BROCCOLI CHEESE QUICHE
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees.
Step 2: Place the pie crust into a pie dish, press, and shape as you like.
Step 3: Put the broccoli into a microwave-safe bowl. Pour half-inch of water to the bowl. Then, cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes or until the broccoli is tender and bright green.
Step 4: Remove the broccoli from the oven and drain.
Step 5: Evenly spread the broccoli into the prepared pie crust.
Step 6: Sprinkle over half of the shredded cheese.
Step 7: Whisk the eggs, half and half, flour, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl or large measuring cup. Mix until incorporated.
Step 8: Pour the egg mixture over the broccoli.
Step 9: And sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese.
Step 10: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and the quiche jiggles slightly when shaken gently.
Step 11: Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (homemade also works great)
- 3-4 cups broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups shredded cheese (I like using a mix of provolone and cheddar)
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees.
Step 2: Place the pie crust into a pie dish, press, and shape as you like.
Step 3: Put the broccoli into a microwave-safe bowl. Pour half-inch of water to the bowl. Then, cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes or until the broccoli is tender and bright green.
Step 4: Remove the broccoli from the oven and drain.
Step 5: Evenly spread the broccoli into the prepared pie crust.
Step 6: Sprinkle over half of the shredded cheese.
Step 7: Whisk the eggs, half and half, flour, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl or large measuring cup. Mix until incorporated.
Step 8: Pour the egg mixture over the broccoli.
Step 9: And sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese.
Step 10: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and the quiche jiggles slightly when shaken gently.
Step 11: Serve immediately. Enjoy!
