Broccoli Quiche

Name: Broccoli Quiche
Ingredients: pastry for single crust 9-inch pie; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 2 c. chopped fresh broccoli; 1 c. shredded Swiss cheese; 1/4 c. sliced scallions; 3 eggs; 2/3 c. chicken broth; 1/2 c. heavy cream; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce

10 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

pastry for single crust 9-inch pie
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 c. chopped fresh broccoli
1 c. shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 c. sliced scallions
3 eggs
2/3 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Tabasco pepper sauce

Directions

1

Line a 10-inch quiche dish or 9-inch pie plate with pastry. Prick holes in bottom and corners of pastry with fork.
2

Bake in a 450° oven for 5 minutes.
3

Remove from oven.
4

Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
5

Layer half the broccoli over Parmesan cheese.
6

Continue with layers of half Swiss cheese and scallions.
7

Repeat with remaining broccoli, Swiss cheese and scallions.
8

Beat eggs.
9

Add chicken broth, cream, salt and Tabasco; mix well.
10

Pour over broccoli mixture in pastry shell. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
11

Bake for 10 minutes at 450°.
12

Reduce heat to 325° and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer, or until knife inserted in center of pie comes out clean. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.
13

Yields 10 to 12 servings.