Easy Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche

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This broccoli and Cheddar quiche gets its creamy texture from evaporated milk. It's a great recipe to make ahead: simply reheat before serving or cut into slices and reheat each morning for breakfast. Using precut microwaveable broccoli cuts down on prep time, but if you have broccoli crowns sitting around, go ahead and use those up. Just be sure to cook the broccoli only until barely tender or the final dish will have overcooked, soggy broccoli.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch quiche
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) frozen whole-wheat piecrust shell

  • 1 (8 ounce) package microwavable fresh broccoli florets

  • 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 cup chopped sweet onion (from 1 large onion)

  • 4 large eggs

  • ½ cup evaporated milk

  • 3 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Let pie crust thaw at room temperature for 10 minutes. Bake until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°.

  2. Meanwhile, cook broccoli according to package directions until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Coarsely chop any larger pieces.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until light golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

  4. Whisk together eggs and evaporated milk in a medium bowl. Stir in the broccoli and onion along with cheese, salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into the cooled crust.

  5. Bake until the center is just set and the edges are golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

To make ahead

Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat covered whole quiche at 350°F for 30 to 45 minutes or microwave by the slice.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2019; updated December 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

231 Calories
16g Fat
14g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 slice
Calories 231
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 10g 20%
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 404mg 18%
Calcium 150mg 12%
Potassium 204mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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