Crustless Cheddar Broccoli Quiche
Savor the wholesome flavors of this Crustless Cheddar Broccoli Quiche, a light yet satisfying dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Packed with tender broccoli florets and gooey sharp cheddar cheese, this low-carb quiche skips the crust while delivering all the creamy, cheesy goodness you love. The rich egg and cream mixture, seasoned with a hint of garlic powder and black pepper, bakes to golden perfection in just 40 minutes. Easy to prepare and naturally gluten-free (with an optional touch of flour for added texture), this recipe is ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd. Serve it warm for a comforting meal or enjoy it chilled for a convenient, make-ahead option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Broccoli florets
- 150 grams Sharp cheddar cheese
- 5 Large eggs
- 240 milliliters Whole milk
- 60 milliliters Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour (optional, for slight thickening)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Unsalted butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or quiche pan with the unsalted butter and set it aside.
Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil, and blanch the broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set them aside.
Shred the sharp cheddar cheese and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, and optional all-purpose flour until well combined. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, and mix again.
Arrange the blanched broccoli florets evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the broccoli, making sure it covers the dish evenly.
Pour the egg mixture over the broccoli and cheese, ensuring that it spreads evenly and fills all gaps.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the top is lightly golden. You can check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm, or allow it to cool completely and refrigerate for serving later. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.6 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 197 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 573 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 119 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
