Broccoli Quiche

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

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Line 9-inch pie plate with pastry.
2

Prick bottom of pastry with fork.
3

Bake in 450° oven 5 minutes.
4

Remove from oven; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
5

Layer 1/2 the broccoli over Parmesan cheese.
6

Continue with layers of 1/2 Swiss cheese and onions; repeat with remaining broccoli, Swiss cheese and onions. Beat eggs.
7

Add chicken broth, cream, salt and Tabasco; mix well. Pour over broccoli mixture in pastry shell.
8

Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
9

Bake 10 minutes at 450°.
10

Reduce heat to 325°; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center of pie comes out clean.
11

Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.