Description
This Deep Dish Broccoli Cheddar Quiche combines creamy eggs, cheddar cheese, and tender broccoli in a buttery deep-dish crust. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, it’s a hearty and versatile dish packed with flavor and comfort.
Ingredients
- 1 deep dish pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- If using a store-bought crust, pre-bake it according to the package instructions. For a homemade crust, blind bake it for 10 minutes.
- Steam or blanch the broccoli florets until just tender, then chop them into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and whole milk until well combined.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the egg mixture and stir well.
- Fold the chopped broccoli into the egg mixture.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked deep-dish pie crust.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the quiche to cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Blind baking helps prevent a soggy crust.You can substitute frozen broccoli if thawed and drained well.Sharp cheddar works best, but Swiss, Gruyère, or mozzarella can be used for variety.Make ahead and reheat as needed — perfect for meal prep.Can be made crustless for a gluten-free, low-carb version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
