Description
Ina Garten’s broccoli quiche delivers a creamy, savory experience with golden pastry and rich cheese. Home cooks can master this classic French-inspired dish for elegant breakfast or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
- 4 eggs, well beaten
- 2 cups (280 g) chopped fresh broccoli
- 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) milk
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) butter, divided
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), creating an optimal baking environment for the quiche.
- Vegetable Sauté: In a skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Sauté broccoli, onion, and garlic until tender and fragrant, developing rich, complementary flavors, about 5-7 minutes.
- Base Assembly: Spread the vegetable mixture evenly across the unbaked pie crust. Distribute mozzarella cheese generously, establishing a flavorful foundation for the quiche.
- Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs with whole milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth and fully integrated, creating a silky custard base that will bind the quiche’s components.
- Filling and Baking: Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and vegetables, ensuring complete coverage. Brush the surface with remaining melted butter to enhance flavor and promote a golden-brown finish.
- Final Baking: Place the quiche on a baking sheet and bake for 30-50 minutes. Look for a firm center and beautifully caramelized top, indicating perfect doneness.
- Resting and Serving: Remove from the oven and let the quiche rest for 10 minutes, allowing the filling to set and stabilize before slicing and presenting this delectable dish.
Notes
- Prep Vegetables Precisely: Sauté broccoli, onions, and garlic slowly to release maximum flavor and prevent burning, creating a tender aromatic base.
- Cheese Distribution Matters: Spread mozzarella evenly across vegetables to ensure consistent cheesy texture in every single bite.
- Egg Mixture Technique: Whisk eggs and milk thoroughly to create a smooth, well-integrated custard that sets perfectly without lumps.
- Golden Crust Secret: Brush optional melted butter on top for a rich, appetizing golden-brown surface that elevates the quiche’s visual and taste appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg