Crustless Broccoli Quiche Recipe

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter – for the pan
• 16 ounces frozen chopped broccoli – or fresh broccoli cut into florets
• 8 large eggs
• ½ cup sour cream – or full-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt – or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup scallions – chopped, white and green parts
• 1 cup cheddar cheese – sharp, shredded; 4 ounces

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Generously butter a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie dish to prevent sticking and provide flavor.
2. For frozen broccoli, place it in a large microwave-safe bowl with ¼ cup water. Cover and microwave on high for 6 minutes, stirring halfway through. Drain thoroughly. For fresh broccoli, microwave florets with ¼ cup water for 3 minutes, drain well, then chop into small pieces.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
4. Stir the cooked broccoli, chopped scallions, and shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture until evenly distributed.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the quiche to cool and set on a wire rack for about 15 minutes to firm up. Slice into 8 triangles and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

• Adjust seasoning, especially salt, according to your taste preference.
• To make a larger batch, double the recipe and bake in a 9×13-inch dish, cutting into squares.
• Butter is best for greasing the pan, preferred over cooking spray or oil.
• Cheddar provides a sharp flavor, but shredded Gruyere, Gouda, or crumbled feta can be delicious alternatives.
• Add cooked meats like shredded chicken, diced ham, or crumbled bacon for non-vegetarian variations.
• Cool quiche slices on a rack before refrigerating on paper towels inside an airtight container to prevent sogginess; consume within 4 days.
• Individual slices freeze well in freezer bags and can be reheated from frozen in the microwave.