Broccoli Garlic Quiche
This Broccoli Garlic Quiche is the ultimate comfort food, creamy and cheesy with a delightful crunch of broccoli. An easy weeknight dinner that brings warmth to your table. Make it tonight for a delicious twist on a classic!
Equipment
- Grater
- Frying Pan
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Large Pot
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust Pie Crust use your favorite recipe or buy one premade
- 10 ounces Broccoli Florets bite-sized pieces
- 2 large Garlic Cloves minced
- 6 large Eggs
- 1.5 cups Half-and-Half
- 0.25 teaspoon Grated Nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne
- 5 ounces Extra-Sharp Cheddar coarsely grated (about 2 cups)
- 0.25 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the middle.
- Roll out your pie crust on a lightly floured surface using a floured rolling pin.
- Fit the rolled dough into the pie plate, allowing any excess crust to hang over the edge.
- Prick the bottom of the crust all over with a fork to prevent it from puffing up during baking.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm it up.
- Line the crust with foil and fill it with pie weights.
- Bake until the pastry is set and the edges are pale golden, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Carefully remove the foil and pie weights. Return the crust to the oven and bake until it’s deep golden all over, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- As your crust bakes, cook the broccoli in a pot of boiling salted water for about 4 minutes.
- Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then pat dry.
- Mince and mash the garlic cloves to create a paste with a generous pinch of salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic paste, eggs, half-and-half, nutmeg, cayenne, and a quarter teaspoon of salt.
- Pour the filling into the baked pie shell and gently add the blanched broccoli.
- Sprinkle the top with Cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggiano, making sure it's evenly distributed.
- Bake the quiche until the custard is just set, about 45 to 50 minutes.
- Once baked, cool the quiche for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Serve your delicious Broccoli Garlic Quiche warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Storage: Store any leftover quiche in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Freezing: Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil before placing it in the freezer.
- Pairing: Serve your quiche with a fresh side salad or a warm, crusty baguette for a complete meal.
- Serving Suggestions: This quiche is perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
- Cooking Ahead: You can prepare the filling and crust ahead of time.