Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman broccoli cheese quiche delivers classic comfort with creamy texture and rich flavor. Homemade crust and fresh ingredients create a delightful meal perfect for breakfast or brunch with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 8 oz (226 g) brie
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) half-and-half
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped broccoli
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 yellow onions, sliced
- 4 tbsps (60 g) salted butter
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) finely chopped chives
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- all-purpose flour (for rolling)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook onions until they transform into a rich golden-brown color, approximately 15-20 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- Prepare Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C), creating an optimal baking environment for the quiche.
- Blanch Broccoli: Bring a salted water bath to a rolling boil. Submerge broccoli for one minute, capturing its vibrant green essence, then immediately transfer to an ice water bath to halt cooking and preserve crisp texture.
- Prepare Crust: Roll pie dough on a flour-dusted surface, gently draping it into the pie dish, carefully conforming to edges and trimming excess.
- Layer Ingredients: Distribute caramelized onions across the crust base, arrange blanched broccoli, and sprinkle Brie cheese throughout the foundation.
- Create Custard: Whisk half-and-half, eggs, salt, and pepper into a smooth, uniform mixture. Gently pour the custard over the layered ingredients, ensuring even coverage and garnishing with chopped chives.
- Bake Quiche: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40-45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking 10-15 minutes until the custard sets completely and achieves a golden, slightly puffy appearance.
Notes
- Caramelize Onions Slowly: Low and slow is the key to achieving deep, sweet flavor without burning, which takes patience but creates a rich foundation for the quiche.
- Blanch Broccoli Precisely: One-minute blanching maintains vibrant color and crisp texture, preventing soggy or overdone vegetables in the final dish.
- Drain Ingredients Thoroughly: Removing excess moisture from broccoli and careful ingredient preparation prevents a watery quiche that could compromise the custard’s smooth consistency.
- Cheese Selection Matters: Using Brie adds luxurious creaminess, but ensure it’s well-distributed to create pockets of rich, melted cheese throughout the quiche.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 290 mg