Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Quiche
An easy weekend brunch recipe to please a crowd.
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.