This easy vegetarian broccoli quiche recipe costs just $4.48 to make, and it has a creamy smooth custard interior, and it’s filled to the brim with broccoli and sharp white cheddar cheese. This broccoli quiche recipe is for any meal: breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner!
What I love most about quiche is the creamy, savory, custard-like interior. The next best thing is the fact that it’s not fussy. Like at all! You can serve quiche warm, or at room temperature. This means you can make it well in advance if you’re entertaining or if you have a busy week coming up. Plus you can literally eat it for any meal; breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner!
Easy Broccoli Quiche
I also love the versatility of quiche. You can make it with all sorts of fillings: bacon, ham, sausage, spinach, broccoli, bell peppers, tomato, basil, and basically any kind of cheese, too! I love the classic combination of broccoli and cheddar, and in a quiche, it’s so tasty!
This easy vegetarian broccoli quiche recipe has a creamy smooth custard interior, and it’s filled with broccoli and sharp white cheddar cheese.
Broccoli Cheddar Quiche Questions Answered:
Should you prebake the crust for quiche?
Yes! You will want to prebake the crust when making this quiche. The rule of thumb for pre-baking crusts is to prebake it when the filling is wet. This procedure is called “blind baking” but you do not have to be blindfolded to do it! Just bake the crust before you add the filling to the crust, so it does not become soggy while it is baking after you add the filling to the crust.
What goes with Broccoli quiche?
For a filling breakfast, you can serve it with a Strawberry Smoothie and Apple Muffins. For more breakfast ideas check out my post on the 20 best breakfast recipes.
What is the difference between frittata and quiche?
If frittata and quiche are both made with eggs and additional add-ins like cheese, veggies, and meats, then what is the difference between the two dishes? Cooking Clarified helps give a great description of the differences between the two meals. Basically, quiche has a crust with a creamy filling. Whereas, a frittata has no crust with a little cream.
How do you make Broccoli quiche?
To make broccoli cheddar quiche first blind bake the pie crust for about 10 minutes. Next, cook the onion in the preheated oil until the onions are translucent. Then, add the onions, broccoli, and cheese to the pie crust. Next, in another bowl whisk together the eggs, yolks, half-and-half, salt, and pepper until combined. Finally, pour the mixture over the pie crust and bake it for about 35 minutes.
Cook’s Note – Broccoli Quiche Recipe:
- You can use fresh or frozen broccoli for this recipe. If you use frozen broccoli (what I usually use), just make sure that it’s thawed and drained before you add it to the quiche.
- If you use fresh broccoli, place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Cook it for 3 minutes just to soften the broccoli.
- This recipe can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored at room temperature for up to 24 hours, or covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- I used Pillsbury 9-inch frozen deep pie crust for this recipe. (I didn’t make my own crust, but honestly frozen crusts taste amazing. Plus it makes this recipe a little easier!)
- I highly recommend using a good-quality sharp white cheddar for this recipe like Kerrygold.
How Much will this Broccoli Quiche Cost?
RECIPE COST: $4.48
COST PER SERVING: $0.56
- 9-inch frozen pie crust – $1.19
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil – $0.13
- 1 medium yellow onion – $0.48
- 2 cups frozen broccoli florets – $0.70
- 4 ounces sharp white cheddar – $1.11
- 3 large eggs – $0.30
- 2 large egg yolks – $0.10
- 1 cup half and half – $0.44
- 1/2 teaspoon salt – $0.01
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper – $0.02
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IF YOU LOVE QUICHE, THEN TRY OTHER DELICIOUS QUICHE RECIPES:
- Cheesy Zucchini Quiche with Basil
- Quiche Lorraine
- Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche
- Easy Sausage Quiche
- Crustless Spinach Quiche
Easy Broccoli Quiche Recipe
Ingredients
- 9- inch frozen deep pie crust in aluminum tin
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets chopped into bite-sized pieces (*fresh or frozen see note)
- 4 oz. sharp white cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Place oven rack in the middle position, place a cookie sheet on oven rack and preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Take pie crust out of the freezer and let it stand for 10 minutes. Prick crust 25 times with a fork. Place pie crust on the preheated cookie sheet in the oven, and bake for 9-11 minutes, or until light golden brown.
- While pie crust bakes, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and edges begin to brown, about 6-8 minutes. Add onions, broccoli florets, and cheese to the bottom of pre-baked pie crust.
- In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, yolks, half-and-half, salt, and pepper until combined. Pour mixture over pie crust. Bake quiche on top of cookie sheet 35-40 minute or until quiche is set and a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Move quiche to wire rack and let cool 15 minutes before serving.
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Notes
*If you use fresh broccoli, then place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Cook it for 3 minutes just to soften the broccoli.
Nutrition
Serves 4-8 (depending on what else you will be serving with the quiche).
Jillian
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Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe
Sandra Etemad
Lovely recipe! Thank you; it’s a hit.
Just an FYI: I was very impressed with the Wegman’s frozen broccoli that had accidentally defrosted. There was almost no water at all in the package, just a small amount of condensation. If you live around a Wegman’s, I’d suggest their frozen broccoli. In the past, most frozen broccoli has been pretty watery right out of the bag.
Jillian
Sandra, I’m so glad this quiche was a hit! And thanks for the heads up about Wegman’s frozen broccoli!
dee
very good, but is that 1333 calories per slice???
Jillian
Ack! No, that number is totally off. I updated the recipe with the correct calorie count.
Crissy
Delicious quiche, I used green onion instead of yellow or white! Will make again for sure!
Jillian
Crissy, So glad you liked this recipe!
Brendy
Absolutely delicious, one of my new favourite recipes. Just a note on a change I made: skim milk instead of cream- still tasted good (although I’m sure it’s better with cream). I’ve also tried with the addition of asparagus- takes it to a whole new level IMO
Jillian
I’m so glad skim milk worked for you. I’m going to add this quiche to my menu plan next week so I can add some asparagus to it because that sounds amazing and so perfect for Spring!
Susanna
Made this last night for dinner. Absolutely delicious. Used frozen broccoli and steamed it in microwave before popping into the egg mixture. Would definitely make again.
Jordin
Wow! This looks so delicious, I need to try it out.. and it’s so affordable! Win Win.
Denise
This looks fantastic! I love the ingredients and the fact that its quite simple to make! Thanks for sharing!
Vicky
So many good for you ingredients in this recipe! I love the idea of adding the broccoli since it helps make this even more filling and tasty!
Pam Greer
I always have frozen pie crusts in my freezer, so this is a favorite, easy weeknight dinner for us!
Irina
This quiche is the best way to start the day! It looks so cheesy! I especially love this broccoli/sharp white cheddar cheese combo! The recipe is on my list to make. Thanks for sharing.
Claudia Lamascolo
This is a perfect brunch for me and I am a huge fan of economical meals! Thanks!
Patty at Spoonabilities
I absolutely love quiche! I’ve never had a broccoli cheddar version and cannot wait to try this!