Description
A delicious and easy crustless broccoli quiche perfect for a wholesome breakfast or brunch. Made with eggs, cheddar cheese, broccoli, and seasoned with garlic and scallions, this gluten-free quiche is creamy, flavorful, and satisfying without the crust.
Ingredients
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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
- Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Generously butter a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie dish to prevent sticking and provide flavor.
- Cook the broccoli: 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.
- Mix the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
- Combine all ingredients: Stir the cooked broccoli, chopped scallions, and shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture until evenly distributed.
- Bake the quiche: 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.
- Cool and serve: 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.
