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Spiciness: Mild

Easy Broccoli and Swiss Cheese Quiche

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This delicious and easy Broccoli and Swiss Cheese Quiche recipe is perfect for Sunday brunch, a potluck, or a holiday gathering.  Serve broccoli Swiss quiche with a fresh salad and wash it down with a mimosa!

Top view of cooked Broccoli and Swiss Cheese Quiche with a browned crust. this …

Broccoli and cheese quiche can also be made and cooked ahead of time if you don't want to cook in the morning (think holidays!).

Variations on Broccoli Swiss Cheese Quiche

Once you know how to cook one quiche, then you basically know how to cook all quiches. Fillings and cheese are interchangeable at the same ratios.

For example, change the Swiss cheese to Gruyere, Feta cheese, cheddar cheese, Gouda, or whatever cheese you love.

Broccoli can be switched for another vegetable as well, just try to keep the filling rate about the same in volume. Eyeballing is fine. That's how ya learn sometimes!

Like bacon or ham? Add it in. Bacon will need to be cooked first and sliced or diced. Ham is already cooked so throw it in with all the other ingredients for this broccoli quiche recipe.

Side view of raw broccoli and swiss cheese quiche with a bowl of broccoli and a bowl of cheese and a carton of milk in the background.

Use Half and Half, Heavy Whipping Cream, or Milk For Quiche

I prefer the creaminess of using half and half but if saving on calories or fat is a concern or you simply don't have it on hand, then substitute milk instead.

In my opinion, whipping cream is too heavy and milk is too light. Having said that, use what you have or what you prefer in a pinch.

You can use Raw Broccoli in Quiche with one Caveat

Most harder vegetables need to be cooked first before adding to the quiche.

Having said that, IF you chop the broccoli small enough it will not need to be cooked before adding to the quiche.

Now, if you want to be certain or like really cooked broccoli then boil or steam it for a couple minutes.

3 quiches on a wood table filled but not cooked yet. One quiche is on a scale.
2 Quiche Lorraine in the front and 1 Broccoli and Swiss Cheese Quiche in the back. Perfect to cook ahead of time for the holidays.

Make Broccoli and Swiss Cheese Quiche Even Easier

Buy a frozen pre-made pie crust bottom for this swiss cheese and broccoli quiche recipe and save a ton of time.

Some grocery stores sell cooked vegetables in their buffet.  Wanna make a fast and easy quiche?

Grab some cooked veggies or antipasto from the salad or breakfast buffet and save time spent chopping in the kitchen.

Cover Quiche Crust So It Don't Burn!

TIP:  Cover pie crust with aluminum foil if it starts to get too dark on the edges but the middle is still not done. 

Or buy a fancy pie crust shield that's adjustable.

Lastly, if the middle of the quiche starts to get to dark then that can also be covered with foil.

Browned top of broccoli and cheese quiche with a pie crust on a wood cutting board. Side view.
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This easy and delicious Broccoli and Swiss Cheese Quiche recipe is perfect for Sunday brunch, a potluck, or a holiday gathering.

  • Author: Beckie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-made frozen pie crust
  • 4 medium eggs, beaten
  • 1 ¼ cup half and half
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped into smaller bite size pieces
  • 4 ounces (1 cup) Swiss cheese, grated
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • In a bowl whisk together: eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg then whisk in half and half.
  • Layer the broccoli and cheese in the frozen pie crust (Do not defrost the pie crust).
  • Pour egg mixture over the top (you may have a little extra if your eggs were large - scramble it later if it won't fit.).
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up.  Place the quiche on top of the baking sheet in case it boils over and also so it's easier to put in and take out of the oven.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a knife in the center comes out clean and the top is turning a slight brown.  If you're worried about the crust being too brown, then add a pie crust shield or place aluminum foil around the crust ~20 minutes in.
  • Turn on the broiler for a minute or two if the top is not browned (watching carefully - you don't want it to burn).
  • Let sit ~ 15 minutes before slicing.  Serve warm, cold, or room temperature. Happy Eating!  Beckie

Notes

TIP:  Cover your pie crust with aluminum foil if it starts to get to dark on the edges but the middle is still not done.  Or get fancy with an adjustable pie crust shield.

Things In My Kitchen:

  • Whisk - Affordable & good set of three sizes.
  • Pie Crust Shield - easy to use and keeps the crust from burning before the inside is done.

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