Broccoli Cheese Quiche - Master Cookbook Recipe # 170

Name: Broccoli Cheese Quiche - Master Cookbook Recipe # 170
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6-8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 Pie shell; 1/2 lb. Broccoli, chopped small; 1 1/2 cups Shredded cheese (divided); 4 large Eggs, beaten; 1 cup Half-and-half; 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (or 1/2 cup melted salted butter); 1/4 cup Self-rising flour; 1/2 tsp Onion powder; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; Optional: 1/2 cup diced cooked ham, 1/4 cup diced onion

This Broccoli Cheese Quiche is rich, creamy, and incredibly versatile. Whether you're serving it for brunch or a light supper, the combination of fresh broccoli, savory cheese, and a smooth egg custard makes it a guaranteed hit.

This is recipe #170 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minCook time: 40 minTotal time: 55 min Pre-Bake: 20 min

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Ingredients

1 Pie shell
1/2 lb. Broccoli, chopped small
1 1/2 cups Shredded cheese (divided)
4 large Eggs, beaten
1 cup Half-and-half
1/2 cup Mayonnaise (or 1/2 cup melted salted butter)
1/4 cup Self-rising flour
1/2 tsp Onion powder
1/2 tsp Black pepper
Optional: 1/2 cup diced cooked ham, 1/4 cup diced onion

Instructions

Pre-bake Shell: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pre-bake the pie shell for 20 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and reduce the temperature to 350°F.
Layer Fillings: Fill the pre-baked shell with the small chopped broccoli, 1 cup of the shredded cheese, and the optional ham and onion if using.
Mix Custard: In a medium bowl, combine the beaten eggs, half-and-half, onion powder, mayonnaise (or melted butter), black pepper, and self-rising flour. Beat the mixture well until smooth.
Assemble: Pour the egg mixture over the broccoli and cheese in the pie shell. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top.
Bake: Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.

Notes

Pro Tips -

Chopping Broccoli: Make sure to chop your broccoli into small, bite-sized pieces. This ensures that it cooks through perfectly during the 40-minute bake time.
The Secret Ingredient: Adding a little self-rising flour and mayonnaise to the custard creates a uniquely stable and creamy texture that holds up beautifully when sliced.
Prevent Soggy Crust: Pre-baking the pie shell (also known as blind baking) is essential for quiche to ensure the bottom crust stays crisp against the moist filling.