Crustless Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
Whether you are gluten-free, looking to cut down on carbs, or simply wanting a delicious quiche for breakfast, this recipe for crustless broccoli cheddar quiche is sure to be one the whole family will love!
Equipment
- 10.25" cast iron skillet (or 9" pie dish)
- Wood spoon
- Large bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Cheese grater
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 medium onion,, diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 head broccoli,, roughly chopped (about 4 cups)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper,, freshly ground
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper,, optional*
- 1 1/2 cup raw cheddar cheese,, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Melt half of the butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the onions and saute for a few minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the broccoli and cook until slightly soft, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside the broccoli and onion to grease the skillet or pie dish with the remaining butter before baking.
- While the broccoli cooks, shred the cheese and prepare the egg mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mixture of eggs, cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the broccoli and onion across bottom of the prepared skillet. Sprinkle the cheese across the top and pour the egg mixture over the cheese.
- Bake for about an hour until the quiche has set, top is golden brown, and a knife inserted into the center of the quiche comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container, or cover in a pie dish, and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven.
Once the quiche has cooled, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil and place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to one month.
Freeze individual slices for breakfast meal prep. Simply reheat in the toaster oven or oven.
Defrosting and Reheating: Place frozen quiche in the refrigerator to thaw 24 hours before ready to serve. Reheat in oven at 350 degrees until heated through.