We were doing so good eating vegan yesterday. Yes, you! I’m proud of you. Chia seed eggs and all.
Oops.
Not really! Delicious is more like it. There’s really nothing like applewood smoked bacon, is there? Especially when it’s being used in a simple broccoli and cheese quiche. I’m kinda on a breakfast kick lately, aren’t I? Between quesadillas and yesterday’s cinnamon buns, I’m pretty much running a diner out of my kitchen. And the week is young! Oh friends, is it ever.
Hi, I’m Jenna and I like to feed people.
Now, I know there’s at least one person out there who is thinking, “isn’t this the same quiche recipe she posted back in 2008, hidden amongst bowls of oatmeal and bad photography?”
You caught me! Note that I’m not providing a link for a reason.
It totally is the same quiche but it’s worthy of praise. Trust me! It’s one of my best friend’s mother’s recipes. It’s rich but worth it. I’ve made it dozens of times over the past few years and have enjoyed it most of all straight out of the fridge as a quick dinner.
I also love this quiche for breakfast and lunch, and often creep to the fridge to pull off pieces of the flaky golden crust for a snack.
I just can’t fathom a world without pie crust, can you?
For this you can either make your own or buy one of those handy dandy packaged crusts from the store. I won’t judge.
Broccoli and Cheese Quiche
makes one quiche
Ingredients:
one 9-inch unbaked pie crust
6 oz shredded monterey jack cheese
1 large bunch broccoli, chopped into small florets (about 2 cups)
1 tbsp onion flakes
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup milk
4 slices bacon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Fry the bacon over low heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and then roughly chop. Set aside.
In a large pot of boiling water, cook the broccoli florets for about six minutes, until bright green. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Press your unbaked pie crust into a greased nine inch pie and prick the bottom all over with a fork. Arrange the cheese all over the bottom of the pie crust then top with the broccoli. Sprinkle with onion flakes.
Combine the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and chopped bacon in a small bowl then pour over crust. Bake for 1 hour until center is firm and puffed. Let cool completely before slicing.
Time:
1.5 hours
Rae
October 12, 2011 at 7:54 amLooks good! How much broccoli should go in? I might just go hog wild and use the whole bag 😛
Cait H.
October 12, 2011 at 7:54 amOh man. I want everything about that.
Casey @ Pocket Full of Sunshine
October 12, 2011 at 7:55 amThis sounds fantastic. I have made broccoli and cheese quiche before, but never with the addition of the bacon. Obviously, it is crucial. 🙂
Emmy (Wine and Butter)
October 12, 2011 at 7:55 amYum!
I LOVE quiche!! I also figure (and I figure correctly here!) that it is actually healthier than pizza because of all the protein in the eggs (and uh, cheese)… so that it keeps you fuller for longer. Plus, there is broccoli in there!
I also normally love having breakfast for dinner too, but then yesterday I found myself having chili for breakfast… bascially – who needs labels!
Estela @ Weekly Bite
October 12, 2011 at 7:57 amWe love quiche and make it all the time in our house. It’s such an easy meal 🙂
Lara Matos
October 12, 2011 at 7:59 amI love quiche and this looks like the perfect recipe. The big chunks of broccoli look amazing!
amy walters, aDESIGNdock
October 12, 2011 at 8:00 amBroccoli and cheese quiche is still one of my all-time fav dishes. I’ve yet to make one on my own…my mom’s is too good that I can’t help but wait ’til she makes it for me.
But this recipe is very tempting…I might just have to try it 🙂
katie @KatieDid
October 12, 2011 at 8:01 amoh my, this is lovely. I adore quiches, and bacon, and eggs, and flaky pie crust and… yeah just about every aspect of this quiche sounds perfect. No shame bringing back an old standby recipe, especially one that looks this delicious.
Kristen @ Popcorn on the Stove
October 12, 2011 at 8:03 amI love everything about this. We have a quiche pan that I’ve been dying to use!
Cat @Breakfast to Bed
October 12, 2011 at 8:11 ami never thought to add bacon. what the heck was I thinking? I love bacon and broccoli salad!!
Jen of My Tiny Oven
October 12, 2011 at 8:12 amMy mom used to make a quiche just like this! I had forgotten all about it. Thanks for the reminder I can’t wait to make one, maybe for bruch on Sunday!!
Cait's Plate
October 12, 2011 at 8:12 amThere really is nothing like applewood smoked bacon – except applewood smoked bacon combined in a broccoli and cheese quiche.
Your photography is beautiful as always.
Khushboo
October 12, 2011 at 8:12 amOh man I need some of that in my life…is there anything better than pie crust? yes, pie crust with cheese!
Bev Weidner
October 12, 2011 at 8:19 amI’m going to go ahead and freak out now.
I LOVE QUICHE.
deva @ deva by definition
October 12, 2011 at 8:22 amQuiche is one of my favorite meals. It’s so filling without being too heavy. I’ve never had one with bacon or ham in it, though – I was raised in a Kosher household. I love cheese quiches.
krista
October 12, 2011 at 8:24 amYou know those times when you wish you could reach into the computer screen and grab the food in the picture?
This is one of those times.
I need to hurry up and get breakfast… er, lunch. 😉 That bacon looks incredible.
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
October 12, 2011 at 8:30 amI haven’t made a quiche in far too long, and my mum used to always make a similar dish for our family. Maybe next time I go to visit, I’ll return the favour with this!
Andrea @ The Skinny Chronicles
October 12, 2011 at 8:30 amI love feeding people too. I think food is an expression of love. Bacon may also be an expression of love.
Your quiche looks gorgeous, by the way.
Sana
October 12, 2011 at 8:30 amquiche has a special place in my heart, plus it’s fun to say. quichhhhhhhheeeeeeeee!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes
October 12, 2011 at 8:40 amLooks amazing!! Great pictures 🙂
kathleen @ the daily crumb
October 12, 2011 at 8:41 amthis looks so delicious, jenna! we are hosting a sunday brunch this week and i am absolutely putting some of these fantastic recipes to use!!
great photos to boot!
Kath
October 12, 2011 at 8:51 amLove how you rested the slice on the blue checked cloth!
Shari @ The Daily Dish
October 12, 2011 at 8:54 amThis looks delicious. 🙂
Cara
October 12, 2011 at 9:09 amholy wow that looks amazing. You had me at cheese, bacon and broccoli. and now egg and crust. heaven.
Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen
October 12, 2011 at 9:09 amWhoa. Broccoli and cheese…in a quiche? I want!
Heather
October 12, 2011 at 9:22 amHeaven…I love me a good quiche!
Kristin @ Wounded Fawn
October 12, 2011 at 9:28 amI love quiche! I once survived almost a whole month on quiche while working in Arkansas on an elephant sanctuary! It’s so good cold for breakfast, heats up well again for dinner with a salad and just all around yummy!
Are you going to do a 7 day quiche challenge? 🙂
jenna
October 12, 2011 at 9:57 amthat’s an amazing story! I love it.
Lisa
October 12, 2011 at 9:59 amWhen I make quiche this is usually what I make–carrots, broccoli and cheese. YUM
stevie
October 12, 2011 at 10:24 amare you still coming out with a culinary book?
jenna
October 12, 2011 at 10:25 ammy book will be out in september of 2012! I just finished the final draft and it’s in production now…phew.
danielle
October 12, 2011 at 10:37 amYum! Looks Amazing! Great Pictures.
Krystina (Organically Me)
October 12, 2011 at 10:45 amMy boyfriend was just talking about how much he loved quiche. Hmm…
B n B
October 12, 2011 at 10:57 amBig fan of quiche cold from the fridge.
Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather
October 12, 2011 at 11:07 amNothing beats a great quiche! Thanks for sharing again 🙂
Rachel @myurbanoven.com
October 12, 2011 at 11:17 amThis look fantastic! I have all of these ingredient in the fridge left over from other meals in the last few days. For sure going to test this one out. I love BACON! Who doesn’t??
sarah k @ the pajama chef
October 12, 2011 at 11:19 amso, all of my quiches are always huge failures. but i will try this one because it looks so darn good. 🙂
Joelle (On A Pink Typewriter)
October 12, 2011 at 12:22 pmThat looks great! I’m a big quiche fan but rarely but it out because it always has dairy (I’m lactose intol).
Do you have advice for someone hoping to get better at food photography?
Emily @ The Finicky Farmer
October 12, 2011 at 12:40 pmHi, I’m Emily, and I’d love to live in your kitchen!
Seriously, that quiche looks delicious, and you’ve inspired me to make one tonight for dinner. Thanks!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
October 12, 2011 at 1:21 pmI love broccoli and this looks like the perfect way to use it!
Sarah@The Flying ONION
October 12, 2011 at 1:21 pmOh me, oh my.
This reminds me of my Memere. I always thought she made the best–the absolute BEST–quiches. I bragged about them to everyone. “This quiche is good, but not as good as my Memere’s!!”
And then. I located her secret one day when I went shopping with her. It was in the frozen isle of the grocery store!! Gasp! Life has never been the same since. But maybe I’ll strike up the nerve to try my hand at making my own. And maybe I’ll recover from that first shock and maybe it will taste like Memere’s. 😉
Katrina
October 12, 2011 at 2:06 pmMmmm lovely for brunch!
Sabrina @ Radioactive Runner
October 12, 2011 at 2:30 pmOhh, I love quiche!! it’s so easy and really tasty. can’t wait to try this!! thanks for sharing.. again 🙂
Danielle
October 12, 2011 at 2:56 pmI’m just leaving work, heading for the grocery store — all I need is a pie crust and I shall be making this! Looks so good, Jenna! I cannot wait until your cook book comes out!!
Andi
October 12, 2011 at 3:08 pmOMG Delicious! Can’t wait to make this! Your BBQ Chickpea pizza was a-maze. Thanks!
Hilliary@HappilyEverHealthy
October 12, 2011 at 3:21 pmOh my this looks delicious! Reminds me of a quiche my mom used to make!
Molly @ RDexposed
October 12, 2011 at 3:23 pmI took a deep sigh and literally said Mmmmm under my breath as I began to read this post!
Emily @ Life on Food
October 12, 2011 at 4:59 pmI made quiche tonight – roasted red pepper and feta. Your pictures came out way better than mine. Maybe the leftovers will photograph better?
Rachael @
October 12, 2011 at 6:55 pmDelicious and delicate. I feel more like a lady just looking at the photos…
My mother always made quiche, custard and every other egg dish you can imagine because we had a host of eagerly-laying chickens in the back yard. We had to use them up! I wish I still had the same problem… might be time for a fresh-egg-roadtrip 🙂
Alexa @ SimpleEats
October 12, 2011 at 6:58 pmI love quiche…I usually save the buttery crust for last 😉
Diana @ frontyardfoodie
October 12, 2011 at 7:25 pmI haven’t had a quiche in FOREVER. That makes me remember how amazing they are. I don’t know why but I hated them growing up and as soon as I became an adult I became obsessed.
Sara B.
October 12, 2011 at 8:48 pmSounds like a pretty easy recipe that I would definitely love to try. A few adjustments could easily turn this into a breakfast quiche as well. So, this is a nice basic recipe to keep handy. Thanks!
Urban Wife
October 13, 2011 at 6:27 amQuiche is awesome. End of story.
To burn Calories
October 13, 2011 at 8:53 amThis looks great and judging by the recipe it’s pretty good for you as well.
Josiedelaney
October 15, 2011 at 8:14 amI made it! I added one extra egg, used spinach instead of broccoli (cause that’s what I had) and used white cheddar- fantastic! Hubby and dear daughter-age 6- are wolfing it down right now! So good!
Andrea Grace
October 16, 2011 at 4:30 pmYum! Definitely going to make this!
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Laura
February 8, 2014 at 3:56 pmJust made this tonight! It looks divine. I am so excited to dig in! Thank you for an amazing recipe, Jenna!
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Candice
May 13, 2014 at 5:04 amHi…
How would one make this exact recipe sans crust?
I have all the ingredients to make it but am struggling to find a good recipe like yours… please help!