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Cheesy Broccoli and Bacon Quiche

Cheesy Broccoli and Bacon Quiche

A delightfully fluffy egg pie with broccoli, bacon and cheese.
Servings: 6 slices
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 refrigerated pie crust
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped and cooked
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli, chopped into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 7 large eggs, beaten well
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until fat is rendered. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Remove all but 2 tablespoon of bacon grease from the skillet.
  • Remove the stems from the broccoli and chop or break into small florets. Add it to the skillet, along with the onion. Continue to cook for about 5 or 6 minutes. Season with Italian seasoning.
  • Spray the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Press the pie crust in the bottom of the dish and crimp edges. Add the bacon and veggies to the dish. Sprinkle with Pepper Jack cheese over all.
  • Beat the eggs and milk in a medium bowl until well blended. Add the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Slowly pour the egg mixture in the dish. Sprinkle with a bit of chopped parsley if desired.
    Pour eggs into the dish.
  • Make a tent with a large piece of aluminum foil. Cover the quiche loosely with the foil. Bake at 350 degrees for about 50-60 minutes. Remove the foil at 45 minutes and make sure to pull the quiche out of the oven when just golden brown and set it the middle. Let it sit for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie plate

Notes

You can make this same recipe without the crust. Simple spray the pie dish with cooking spray and add your ingredients to the dish. It will bake up light and fluffy and saves time during preparation.
Cut the quiche into wedges and serve it with fruit or some chopped tomatoes to brighten the dish. This is a wonderful, light meal to start your day!

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 18gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 251mgSodium: 667mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 642IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 221mgIron: 2mg