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Broccoli Basil Quiche

 
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Ingredients

  • 1 pie pan lined with pie dough (prepared from scratch or store-bought)

  • 1 cup finely diced broccoli

  • 2 green onions, chopped

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Gruyere cheese

  • 1 tablespoon flour

  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 cup half-and-half, heavy cream, or milk

  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings

Makes 6 servings

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees.

  2. Prick bottom and sides of crust and line with foil.

  3. Bake 8 minutes, remove foil, and bake another 8 minutes.

  4. Reduce oven to 325 degrees.

  5. Toss broccoli, green onions, cheese, and flour in a bowl.

  6. Spread mixture over the bottom of the crust.

  7. Whisk remaining ingredients in the bowl.

  8. Pour filling into crust.

  9. Bake until knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes.


Recipe by Julie Worzala