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As much as I love a fluffy stack of pancakes, they’re a pain to serve to a group. You’re flipping forever. A quiche, however, feels faaahncy even though it’s a cinch to throw together, especially if you sauté the broccoli and cook the bacon ahead of time. Heck, even if you don’t, it’s not that big of a time commitment.
When making this broccoli cheddar bacon quiche, for example, I typically cook the bacon in the oven while I sauté the broccoli and let the pie crust thaw (and yes, I use frozen, store-bought dough), then throw it all together in a pie plate with the cheese and egg mixture and let my oven do the rest of the work.
What to Serve with Quiche:
- Fresh berries
- Tossed greens with a basic vinaigrette (arugula, spinach, pepper, oil, vinegar & a squirt of lemon can go a long way)
- Sliced oranges, melon or other fresh fruit
- Hash browns
- English muffins with butter and jam
My Go-To Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Quiche Recipe:
Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Quiche
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet
- parchment paper
- oven mitts
- medium-sized sauté pan
- 1 (9-inch) pie plate
- 2 dinner plates
- 2 paper towels
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon
- 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 1 head broccoli, chopped into small florets
- 1 9-inch pie crust, thawed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups half-and-half
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Bacon: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place slices of bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cook for 15 to 18 minutes.
- Prepare the Broccoli: As the bacon cooks, add canola/vegetable oil to a medium-sized sauté pan and warm on the stovetop over medium heat. Add broccoli florets and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred, about 3 to 4 minutes. Place on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Prepare the Quiche: Roll out the pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle shredded cheddar all over. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, pepper and salt. Pour into the crust.
- Once the bacon has cooked, place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease and increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Let the bacon cool for a few minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle all over the egg mixture.
- Bake quiche for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center has set and is no longer gooey. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes to set before serving.
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