Broccoli Bacon Quiche

Name: Broccoli Bacon Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 Pie Crust (ready made or homemade); ¼ lb bacon (minced, cooked crisp); ½ medium shallot (minced); 2 cup broccoli (florets only, cut into smaller pieces); 1¼ cup Colby cheese (grated); 4 large eggs; ¾ cup milk; ½ cup heavy cream (or all milk if preferred); 1 tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper; paprika (optional, for garnish); 1 medium green onion (optional, sliced thin for garnish)

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This Broccoli Bacon Quiche features crispy bacon, fresh steamed broccoli, a flaky pie crust, and creamy egg custard filling - all of your favorite flavors in one meal. Tender broccoli florets, crispy bacon bits, and a creamy, cheesy custard filling encased in a flaky crust - this quiche is pure savory bliss.

Why You'll Love This Broccoli Bacon Quiche Recipe

If you are looking for a delicious quiche, then look no further than this broccoli bacon quiche! Colby cheese and smoky bacon pair with the subtle earthiness of broccoli in an this easy-to-prepare dish.

Quiche is perfect for lunch or brunch, it's full of all your favorite flavors - and quick to make too!

Packed with flavor. The combination of savory bacon, crisp broccoli, and sharp cheddar cheese is irresistible.
Easy to make. This quiche is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch.
Versatile. You can add other vegetables, such as spinach or mushrooms, to customize the quiche to your liking.

Read on for our simple step-by-step guide to creating this tasty broccoli bacon quiche.

Ingredients Overview

These simple, fresh ingredients are transformed into a delectable quiche with bacon and broccoli. If you are gluten free, you can easily either forgo a crust altogether, or use our Marie Callender Pie Crust recipe with gluten free flour!

💡 Pro Tip

Keep bacon ready and on hand with no last minute frying or splattering with our easy Air Fryer Bacon recipe, or our bulk Oven Baked Bacon method. Just keep in a plastic tub in the freezer for when you need a few strips of bacon!

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How To Make Broccoli Bacon Quiche

With this easy-to-follow broccoli bacon quiche recipe you can whip up the perfect weeknight meal or impressive brunch option - those who eat it will be pleasantly surprised!

This step is optional, but many people like a crispy bottom crust with a quiche. To get that effect you will want to blind bake the pie crust after you fit it in the pie plate.

Line the uncooked pie crust with parchment paper. Pour a bag of dry beans or rice on top of the parchment paper and spread it to the edges. You can also use pie weights. Bake the crust in a preheated 375°F oven for 15 minutes.

Prepare The Bacon and the Vegetables

Preheat the oven to 350F. Unroll the room temperature crust from the package and flatten it. Carefully fit it into the pie shell and crimp the upper edge. Set aside for later or blind bake the crust if you want nice crispy quiche bottom.
Crisp up the minced bacon and set aside on some paper towels to absorb excess grease.

broccoli, cheese, shallots, and bacon fillings and a pie crust in a pie pan.

Mince the shallot, and the bacon. grate the Colby cheese, and break the broccoli florets into smaller pieces.

Saute the shallot first in a little bacon fat until it's fragrant. Add the broccoli florets and stir on medium heat for 3 - 4 minutes.

Layer Fillings In The Pie Crust

Spread the broccoli and shallot mixture on the bottom of the pie crust. Next, sprinkle the crisp bacon evenly over the broccoli and shallot mixture.

broccoli and bacon in a pie crust with cheese nearby.

Add Cheese And Custard Mixture

Spread the grated Colby cheese on top of the bacon, evenly distributing it over the entire fillings in the pie crust.
Break the eggs into a medium mixing bowl and whisk until blended. Slowly add the milk, cream, salt, and the pepper, whisking until smooth. Gently pour the egg custard mixture into the pie pan.

egg custard being poured into a pie plate with cheese on top.

Garnish and Bake

Sprinkle the broccoli bacon quiche top with some paprika, sliced green onions, and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center no longer appears wet, or uncooked.

seasonings and green onions sprinkled on top of a pie.

Remove and Serve

Remove the quiche from the oven and set on a rack to cool andlet the quiche rest for 10-20 minutes before cutting and serving.

For that perfect, velvety custard texture, make sure you take out of the oven while the center is just barely set.

Serving Suggestions

Broccoli Bacon Quiche is a hearty and versatile breakfast or brunch dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Pair it with a side of fresh fruit, a toasted bagel, or a cup of coffee for a complete meal. For a lighter option, serve it with a salad or a side of roasted vegetables.

This quiche is also a great option for meal prep, as it can be easily reheated throughout the week.

Substitutions and Variations

Here are a few scrumptious variations using our Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms recipe as a base:

Try spinach instead of broccoli for a Quiche Florentine! Follow the recipe except just barely wilt some fresh baby spinach.
You can also substitute other cheeses for the Colby. No heavy cream on hand? You can use half and half for both the milk and the cream with the same velvety texture!
Quiche Florentine - Wilt baby spinach instead of using the broccoli florets. Bake per the recipe instructions.
Shrimp Quiche - Add some small uncooked salad size shrimps to layering of the pie pan of fillings. Bake per the recipe instructions.
Gluten-Free Quiche - You can find gluten free pie crusts, or use gluten free flour and make your own.
Smoked Salmon Quiche - Purchase a 4 oz package of smoked salmon and flake it. Add it to the layers of the quiche and fill with the custard. Bake per the recipe instructions.

Tips for Success

Remove your quiche when the center is still slightly soft, the quiche will continue to cook an addition 5 to 10 minutes from internal heat on your counter.
Just par cook the broccoli, for still firm broccoli in the quiche.
Press the cheese down a little onto the broccoli so that it doesn't float to the top of the custard.
Grate your own cheese. Not only is it fresher, but there will be no cellulose fillers that prevent the pre grated cheese from clumping. You will have a smoother quiche custard.
If your pie crust rim is browning too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil, or pie rim protectors.

Storage Options

Cover any leftover quiche with some plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to three days. You can freeze quiche also! Yes, simply cover the pie pan with foil and freeze for up to 3 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use liquid eggs instead of fresh eggs?

You can! Just use ¼ cup of liquid egg for every egg the recipe requires.

Can I use frozen broccoli instead of fresh?

Yes, but don't saute it. Simply defrost it and press any excess water out of it. Then layer it in the pie plate with the other ingredients, according to the recipe instructions.

Can you substitute milk for cream in a quiche?

Yes, you can! Using just milk and eggs as the basis for the custard filling works perfectly, and is lighter on the waistline also. It just won't be as rich and velvety.

Why is my broccoli quiche watery?

Too much water in the vegetables that were added. Culprits: Spinach (wring it dry first), Mushrooms (saute first and press excess liquid out), Frozen Broccoli (defrost, then press excess water out).

How do I make my quiche crispy on the bottom?

Blind bake the unbaked crust first so that it is partially cooked.

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