Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
This broccoli cheese quiche is absolutely perfect for brunch, lunch or even dinner! It's delicious served warm or cold, perfect paired with a greens salad and is a recipe that can be made ahead of time!
Enjoy!
Serves 6-8
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 60 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
1 teaspoon salt
1 large organic egg lightly beat
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 cup water ice cold
3/4 cup cold unsalted pasture fed butter cut into pieces
1 organic large egg + 1 teaspoon water for brushing
FILLING
6 large eggs
2 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup white cheddar cheese freshly grated
1/4 cup gruyere cheese freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 pinch salt
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups broccoli florets chopped
Directions
Add the flour and salt to a food processor and pulse just until combined.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, vinegar and water.
Add the cold butter pieces into the food processor and pulse until small coarse crumbs remain.
Sprinkle the water/egg mixture over the flour and pulse again until the dough comes together.
Remove the dough with your hands and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, roll the dough out and place it in a 9-inch tart pan or (deep dish) pie plate
FILLING
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Whisk together the eggs, garlic, cream, cheese, salt and peppers. Fold in the broccoli florets. Pour the filling into the crust. Brush the edges of the crust with the egg wash.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until golden on top and set in the center.
Let cool slightly before serving. This is so good served warm or cold!
Make it your own
Add 1 ½ cups sliced asparagus instead of broccoli
Bake in a buttered pan with no crust, if desired
Add 8 strips of bacon or turkey bacon by cooking at the beginning and crumbling into step 2 of the filling.