Crazy Good Quiche

This crazy good quiche recipe with broccoli and bacon is sure to impress. The combination of tender broccoli florets, crunchy bacon bits, and two types of cheese make for a flavorful and satisfying meal. The addition of scallions, basil, and tomato add a fresh and colorful twist to this delicious dish.

a quiche with bacon, broccoli, and tomato

Crazy Good Quiche

5.00 from 1 ratings
Prep
15 mins
Cook
1 hr
Total
1 hr 15 mins
Makes
8 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Bake Pastry Shell: Prick pastry shell a couple of times with fork. Bake pastry shell for 7 minutes at 350 F. Shell can be baked frozen (no need to thaw).

  2. Microwave: Microwave bacon strips according to package instructions (Note 1), about 5 minutes. Microwave broccoli until tender, about a few minutes; drain with paper towel. Ensure that broccoli is dry before adding to quiche (Note 2).

  3. Assemble: Scatter a third of pepper jack and cheddar cheese mix onto pastry shell. Distribute broccoli. Add another third of pepper jack and cheddar cheese mix. Crumble bacon and spread on top. Scatter scallions. Add remainder of pepper jack and cheddar cheese mix over pie. Beat eggs, milk, basil, and pepper together; evenly pour on top. Decorate top of pie with sliced tomatoes.

  4. Bake: Bake pie at 350 F for 50 minutes or until starting to brown. Cool for 20 minutes before cutting into it.

Nutrition

Makes 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving (1 slice):
Calories 310 (62% from fat) 
Total Fat 21g32%
   Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 340mg14%
Net Carb 16.5g 
Total Carb 17g6%
   Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
   Sugars 2.5g 
Protein 13g 
Vitamin A 9% · Vitamin C 22% · Calcium 24% · Iron 10%

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NOTES & TIPS

(1) Microwaving Bacon. I microwaved the bacon with paper towels to help soak up the grease.

(2) Dry Broccoli. It's important that the broccoli isn't wet and is dry, otherwise your quiche will turn out watery.

Discussion & ratings

3 comments · 5.00 / 5 from 1 ratings

Linda Farnswort

★★★★★

Made this today for Easter and it was a huge hit!
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Kim M Oldenburgh
In the oven right now! Great recipe.
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