Perfect for brunch or breakfast meal prep.
This Crustless Broccoli Cheese Quiche is a simple, protein packed dish made with broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and eggs! Skipping the crust keeps the recipe quick making it perfect for breakfast and brunch.
Ingredients
This quiche makes the perfect number of servings to have a slice for each day of the week to pack a little protein punch in the morning. It still holds strong as one of my favorite breakfast meal prep options.
- eggs
- whole milk
- heavy cream
- broccoli – cooked!
- extra sharp cheddar cheese
- onion powder
- kosher salt – I use Diamond Crystal in all my recipes
- black pepper
- chives or green onions – for garnish
How to Make Crustless Broccoli Cheese Quiche
- Cook the Broccoli: Before starting the quiche, cook the broccoli. The broccoli will not fully cook in the egg mixture and will be crunchy if added raw.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: Preheat the oven and grease a 9 inch pie dish. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the milk, heavy cream, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir the cooked broccoli and the shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the greased pie dish. Bake until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. Let it rest before slicing.
How to Make Crustless Broccoli Cheese Quiche Ahead of Time
This quiche stores incredibly well!
Store in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat a slice in the microwave.
If you love quiche like I do, try out this Jalapeño Popper Quiche, it’s so flavorful.
Equipment I Use to Make Crustless Broccoli Cheese Quiche
- Pie Dish – such great quality and very inexpensive
- Steamer Basket – makes it so easy to steam broccoli
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to cook the broccoli before adding it to the quiche?
Yes, the broccoli will not cook enough while the quiche bakes and can end up crunchy.
Can I add other ingredients?
Yes. Cooked bacon, diced ham, onions, or mushrooms will work well in this quiche.
Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes, cook it according to package instructions, just ensure to drain it well so you don’t add too much liquid to the quiche. It will make the end result watery.
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Crustless Broccoli Cheese Quiche
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 slices 1x
Description
A simple crustless broccoli cheese quiche made with eggs, sharp cheddar, and broccoli.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups broccoli, cooked
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Sliced chives or green onions for topping, optional
Instructions
For the broccoli:
- Wash your broccoli thoroughly and steam on the stovetop, or if pre-cut, cook according to package directions. The broccoli has to be cooked before adding to the quiche, otherwise, it will be hard and crunchy.
- Chop the broccoli into small pieces, remove any large stems.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9” pie dish or 8×8 baking dish and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, crack and whisk 6 eggs.
- Whisk in ½ cup whole milk, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Stir in 1½ cups cooked, chopped broccoli and 1 cup shredded cheese.
- Transfer the quiche mixture to your greased baking dish.
- Bake for 28-35 minutes, watching for browning. The center should be set and won’t jiggle once fully cooked.
- Let rest for at least 5 minutes. If you have sticking on the edge of the quiche, take a knife and run it around the edge of the dish.
- Top with chives or green onions and flaky salt and enjoy!
Notes
To reheat a slice of quiche, microwave 45 seconds on a microwaveable safe plate.
Store the quiche in the fridge in an airtight container or in the original dish tightly wrapped.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven
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