Get ready to try this Cheesy Broccoli Bacon Quiche! This 6 ingredient breakfast is the perfect easy breakfast to make ahead of time for busy mornings or for a simple lunch!
Raise your hand if breakfast is your favorite meal of the day! My hand is high in the sky. My mornings have gotten very chaotic since my boys have started school, and I feel like a diner cook some days. I have started to make healthy breakfast recipes that I can easily reheat for everyone to enjoy. This easy broccoli cheddar bacon quiche is one of them!
Need some more recipes for breakfast? Try this Sweet Potato and Chorizo Breakfast Casserole. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and full of protein and healthy vegetables. My kids request this breakfast bake for dinner! Or, try these easy Mushroom and Spinach Egg Bites. These handheld breakfast bites are great to eat on-the-go.
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Why You'll Love This Quiche
- Minimal ingredients! You only need 6 ingredients to make this easy breakfast.
- Quick to make! Using store-bought pie crust saves a lot of time. This quiche only needs 10 minutes of prep time.
- Tasty yet nutritious. This quiche has savory flavors from the bacon and cheese that are balanced out by the green broccoli.
Ingredients
Head to your local grocery store and grab these 6 ingredients to bake this easy quiche recipe!
- Steamed broccoli is mixed with the eggs to add texture and nutrition to the quiche.
- Eggs and half & half are whisked together to create the egg mixture that will be baked.
- Cooked bacon adds a salty and savory element.
- Shredded cheddar cheese is used to create a creamy quiche.
- A store-bought pie crust is used as the crust.
- Salt and black pepper (not photographed) add a little spice to the quiche.
Exact measurements are listed below in the recipe card.
Variations
- Make this quiche gluten-free by using making your own gluten-free pie crust or purchasing a pre-made gluten-free pie crust.
- Make this quiche dairy free by using a non-dairy milk such as oat milk or coconut milk. Use a vegan cheese in place of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Make this quiche vegetarian by omitting the bacon. To add more protein to the quiche, you can replace the bacon with chopped mushrooms or use more fresh broccoli.
- Enhance the flavor of the quiche by adding a dash of garlic powder or ground nutmeg.
Substitutions
- Make a homemade pie crust! Check out this All-Butter Pie Crust recipe.
- For a creamier quiche, replace the half & half with heavy cream.
- For a lighter quiche, replace the half & half with skim milk or a non-dairy milk alternative.
- Switch up the protein. Use ground sausage or ham.
- Change the vegetables. Use bell peppers or sautéed spinach.
- Use your favorite cheese. Pepper jack cheese, parmesan cheese, Swiss cheese or mozzarella cheese would be delicious in this recipe.
Equipment
- Pie pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Spray a 9-inch pie plate with baking spray or grease the pan with butter. Place the pie crust into the pie pan.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and the half & half. Make sure that the egg yolks fully break and that the eggs are frothy and a light yellow color.
Step 3: Add the chopped bacon, broccoli florets, cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Stir together.
Step 4: Pour the egg mixture into the pie plate. Bake the quiche at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes until the middle of the quiche is set.
Top tip
Pre-cook the bacon and broccoli! This will save you time when making the quiche. Either bake the bacon in the oven or fry. Lightly steam the broccoli. By doing this ahead of time, the quiche can be assembled in less than 10 minutes.
Storage
Store leftover quiche refrigerated covered with plastic wrap. Reheat quiche in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or in the oven. Note, microwaving can cause the crust to become soggy.
Freeze any leftover quiche wrapped in aluminum foil or in an airtight container. Thaw quiche in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven or microwave.
FAQ
Pre-cook the broccoli by lightly steaming the broccoli. The broccoli should be tender but not mushy. In my opinion, the easiest way to steam broccoli is in the microwave. Simply add the chopped broccoli to a small bowl. Add about a tablespoon of water, microwave for 3-5 minutes and drain any excess water. For this quiche, I microwaved the broccoli for 3 minutes because the broccoli would continue to cook in the oven.
The bacon should be cooked until it is cooked through (no longer raw) but not yet crispy. I recommend lightly frying the bacon and placing the bacon on a paper towel to remove excess bacon grease.
Make this quiche ahead of time by mixing together all of the ingredients and adding the egg mixture to the bottom of the pie crust. Refrigerate until you are ready to cook. While the oven is preheating, remove the quiche from the refrigerator allowing it to come to room temperature. The quiche may take a few more minutes to cook.
If serving this quiche for breakfast, serve it alongside fresh fruit and a yogurt parfait. For lunch, this quiche can be served alongside a fresh salad. For special occasions, serve with roasted potatoes.
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📖 Recipe
Cheesy Broccoli Bacon Quiche (6 ingredient recipe)
Equipment
- Pie pan
- Large Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 Unbaked Pie Shell store bought
- 6 Large Eggs
- 1 cup Half & Half
- 3 Bacon Slices Cooked and Chopped
- 1 cup Broccoli Lightly Steamed and Chopped
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Spray a pie pan with baking spray. Place pie shell into pan.
- To a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until the eggs are combined.
- Stir in broccoli, bacon, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper.
- Pour egg mixture into pie shell.
- Bake for 40 minutes until the center of the quiche is set.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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