Name: Easy Bacon & Broccoli Quiche
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 deep dish pie crust (unbaked); 6 bacon slices (diced finely); 2 cups broccoli (chopped); 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; ¾ cup milk; ½ cup heavy whipping cream; 3 eggs; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp cracked pepper

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This Broccoli Quiche Recipe (with bacon) is deliciously easy, totally cheesy and filling, made in about 30 minutes, and great for making ahead!

broccoli quiche being lifted out of a pie pan

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Quiche is one of my favorite things to eat, simply because it really can be eaten at any time of day. A friend of mine’s kids called this “breakfast pie” and I quite agree.

This is perfect for brunch, lunch or a dinner with a yummy arugula salad on the side. Awesome for those nights where you just don’t feel like cooking or just want something light.

Try my Crustless Spinach Tomato and Feta Quiche, or this Cheesy Sausage & Spinach Quiche (from Aunt Bee’s Recipes)

Want the basics of how this goes down?

First we’ll cook the bacon, next we’ll cook the broccoli.

Then, we’ll whisk together the egg mixture and add that with the bacon and broccoli to the pie crust. Last, we bake it. Finally… we devour it.

Pretty easy, right?

Why you’ll love this recipe

This is a great recipe to make ahead. If you have a little extra time, make a quiche. Future you will be super happy to find it in the fridge after a day at work!
Easy and delicious. This is a great one for those new to quiche making.
It has bacon. I feel like that should be enough for you to want to eat it.

What is a quiche?

It’s a savory, baked flan or pie, made with eggs and cream or milk. There are so many flavor combinations that have their own names, like Lorraine and Florentine (Ham & Cheese/Spinach, respectively).

Mix up the fillings – meats, cheeses or seafood and make a fabulous quiche of your own creation!

This Broccoli Quiche Recipe is a good’un. VERY quick to prepare (especially if you use a pre-made crust, like I do!) and a quick stint in the oven – and it’s ready to go.

Should Quiche be eaten hot or cold?

Either! I love it both fresh out of the oven, and chilled. You could eat it warm, or chill it and eat it cold with some salad (and an extra large glass of wine).

I have included step by step photos and instructions, as well as tips and tricks in the post. If you’d rather skip all that, scoot right on down to the recipe card located at the bottom of the post.

Safety Tip

Grate your own cheese if possible. Store bought pre grated cheese has additives that make your finished dish a little gritty.
Thick cut bacon is best in this quiche, it makes the bacon flavor more prominent.
When cooking – place on a baking sheet. In case your eggs are bigger than mine, and there’s overflow – you want it on the baking sheet, not baked on the bottom of the oven!
Use a store bought frozen pie crust to make this super easy. You can also make your own crust using your favorite crust recipe. You’ll want to blind bake it before filling.
If you find that your crust is browning too quickly, cover the edges with tinfoil.

How to store quiche

Keep the quiche in the refrigerator. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and eat within 3-4 days.

Can quiche be frozen?

Yes! Just thaw in the refrigerator for several hours, and enjoy.

Can this quiche be made crustless?

Absolutely! Just skip the pie crust, and add the remaining ingredients into a pie plate, and bake. It will be take a little less time than the crusted one. Keep an eye on the center, it should not be jiggly.

Ingredients

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The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.

Quinoa. I use a rainbow quinoa in this recipe, but plain will do just fine. Check out more info on how to cook quinoa. It will take about 15 minutes to cook.

How to make this recipe

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Get prepped

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Cook the bacon

In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove from skillet and drain on a paper towel.

Cook the broccoli

Add the broccoli to the same pan, and cook over medium until broccoli begins to soften (a few minutes).

Assemble

In a large bowl, combine the cooked bacon and broccoli, and then add the cheese. Mix roughly until well combined.

Add the bacon, broccoli, and cheese to the unbaked pie crust.

In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, salt and pepper.

Pour the egg mixture over the bacon/broccoli cheese into the pie crust.

Bake

Bake 30 minutes, or until you can’t see liquid in the center of the quiche (up to 45 minutes).

Let the quiche sit for 15 minutes before slicing.

Eat warm, or chill (covered) in the fridge for another day.

Devour.

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