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Broccoli, Cheddar, and Bacon Quiche

Broccoli Cheddar and Bacon Quiche

Fresh broccoli, smoky bacon, and cheddar cheese all folded into a smooth custard encased in a buttery dough.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

For the quiche crust:

  • 1½ cups all purpose flour (180g)
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 8 tbsp. cold, unsalted butter, cut into ½ inch pieces
  • ¼ to ½ cup ice water

For the quiche filling:

  • ½ pound chopped bacon
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup creme fraiche
  • 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3 beaten eggs
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions
 

For the quiche crust:

  • In a food processor, pulse together the flour and salt.
  • Remove the lid and sprinkle on the butter, and then pulse until the butter is the size of small peas.
  • With the food processor running, pour just enough ice water in , just until the dough sticks together when you pinch it. You may not need the whole half cup of water.
  • Empty the dough onto a floured board and gently roll it into a ball and the refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
  • Roll the dough out on a floured board and then lay it in a pie pan. Refrigerate it until you are ready to fill it.

For the quiche filling:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, fry the bacon until it's cooked through, but not crispy. When the bacon is cooked remove it with a slotted spoon and let it drain on paper towels. Remove all but one tablespoon of fat from the pan and cook the onion until softened.
  • Also, heat one inch of water in a three quart saucepan. Add the broccoli, cover, and steam for 6 minutes. Drain and chop in small pieces.
  • In a 2 quart saucepan, heat the milk until it's almost boiling. Remove it from the heat and let it cool 5 minutes. Add ½ cup creme fraiche and the cheese and stir until melted. Then, stir in the eggs, salt, and pepper.
  • Fill the pie crust with the bacon, broccoli, and onions, and spread them out in an even layer. Pour in the egg mixture.
  • Bake for 50 minutes, or until the middle of the quiche is not runny.
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