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Delicious Broccoli and Bacon Quiche – Grain Free

Quiche might seem like a fancy dish, but let me tell you, it’s incredibly simple to whip up! This recipe is perfect for those busy days when you want to prepare something special but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen. With just a handful of simple ingredients – think broccoli, crispy bacon, fresh eggs, luscious cream, and a blend of delightful cheese – you can create a fantastic meal that’s not just satisfyingly hearty but also elegant. It’s suitable for feeding the family, impressing guests, or enjoying delicious leftovers the next day!

What You Will Need

To make this delightful quiche, you’ll need the following kitchen tools:

9 ½ inch pie dish (I prefer using a glass pie dish)
Large sauté pan
Large mixing bowl
Standing grater (optional, but useful)

Ingredients

7 eggs – preferably pastured or organic
1 pint organic cream (avoid ultrapasteurized)
1 cup organic mild cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup organic sharp cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup organic jack cheese, grated
¼ cup organic parmesan cheese, grated
6 ounces organic or pastured bacon, cooked until crispy
1 ½ cups broccoli florets, lightly steamed or sautéed
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (about 160°C). While it heats up, grease your pie dish and set it aside.
Cook the bacon: Place the bacon in the sauté pan and cook until crispy, which will take about 20 minutes. When done, set it aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the broccoli: While the bacon is cooking, steam the broccoli florets for around 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can sauté them quickly in the leftover bacon grease to infuse some extra flavor. Once ready, set aside.
Grate the cheese: Grab your grater and get busy grating the cheese. Set it aside once done.
Mix the egg and cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and cream together until well combined. Add the dried thyme, salt, and grated cheese, stirring to mix everything evenly.
Add bacon: Crumble the crispy bacon and distribute it evenly across the bottom of the greased pie dish.
Layer with broccoli: Add the steamed or sautéed broccoli to the pie dish, spreading it out evenly over the bacon.
Combine it all: Pour the egg and cheese mixture gently over the bacon and broccoli layers, ensuring even coverage.
Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 30-40 minutes. The quiche should be golden brown around the edges, lightly golden on top, and a knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
Cool before serving: Let the quiche cool for at least 15 minutes to allow it to set properly before slicing it up.
Enjoy: Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later enjoyment. This quiche reheats beautifully!

Notes

If you can find raw or grass-fed cream and cheese, absolutely go for it! It elevates the flavor and texture significantly.

A tip: Leftover roasted broccoli works wonderfully in this recipe too!

Storage: Cover any leftover quiche and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days. It tastes just as amazing reheated the next day! I recommend reheating it in the oven at a low temperature for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information

This recipe yields about 8 servings.

Per Serving:

Calories: 505
Total Fat: 44g
Saturated Fat: 24g
Trans Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Cholesterol: 282mg
Sodium: 825mg
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 23g

This nutritional information is auto-generated. To get the most accurate representation, consider calculating the nutritional values with the specific ingredients used in your quiche recipe.