This cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Quiche could only get better with the addition of bacon. The smoky undertones that bacon gives to the custard is mouthwatering. I'm not sure who started the saying "real men don't eat quiche" but clearly they didn't know my family. My boys will dig into a quiche anytime of day and for that I am truly grateful since, I love making them on a regular basis.
My Love of Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Quiche
I'm not sure if I love them for the ease of preparation or the fact that they are so versatile. Regardless, various versions of quiche seem to find their way onto my kitchen table rather often and subsequently into my recipe archives, as well. This particular version of quiche has a surprise ingredient. Mayonnaise. It's not a large amount however, it gives a really creamy texture to the custard as well as a slight twist on flavor. Many broccoli casserole recipes include mayonnaise and I can see why as it goes so well with the broccoli and cheddar cheese in this quiche, too.
Helpful Tips for Making Quiche
- When making a quiche or pie, I recommend that you move it in and out of the oven on a baking sheet. Any size cookie sheet will do, it makes it easier to handle and move from the oven to the counter without breaking the filling in the process. A sheet pan will also catch any random drips.
- If you need to make this quiche in advance, reheat slices gently in the microwave and you'll be good to go on a busy day.
- You can bake, cool and wrap then freeze for a make ahead time saver.
- To reheat the whole quiche, place into a 325°F oven covered loosely with foil, baking for 8-10 minutes or just until heated through. Unless, frozen then extend the baking time accordingly.
Other Delicious Quiche Recipes to Add to the Menu
- Cornbread and Sausage Quiche combines two flavors into one lip smacking meal.
- Fan favorite Western Omelet Quiche.
- My son's favorite Bacon Cheddar Chive Quiche.
- Fusion Kentucky Hot Brown Quiche.
- Crustless Mini Vegetable Quiche made in a muffin pan.
- Another mouthwatering quiche recipe to try is this savory Chicken Quiche from Skinny Taste.
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Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch deep dish frozen pie shell
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets roughly chopped
- 3 green onion chopped
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the frozen pie shell on a baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, mayonnaise, garlic salt, onion powder, Dijon, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Fold in the broccoli florets, green onion, bacon and 1 cup shredded cheese. Pour into the pie shell.
- Sprinkle the top with the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set when gently shaken. Cover the edges of the crust with aluminum foil, if needed to prevent over browning.
- Allow to cool to warm before cutting.
Nutrition
My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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Tina
I am not really a quiche person but when I tried this, it was a keeper! The flavors are just delicious! I normally use fresh broccoli and steam it, but this time the frozen works great too. I have made this many times and I am making one for my sister in law since her kitchens being redone and my parent in laws right now as I am writing this.
Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Melissa
Hi Tina, I'm so happy your loved it, thanks!
Laura H
I’ve made this more times than I can count, it’s a family favorite! Usually I skip the crust, sub garlic powder for garlic salt, double the rest of the recipe and bake in a 9x13 for the same amount of time. I’ve also used a sheet of puff pastry for a round single quiche or for the 9x13 - all the variations are good! We’ve done chopped ham instead of bacon, leftover roasted asparagus for the broccoli, Swiss and Gruyère instead of the cheddar. All have been devoured! Thanks so much for this family favorite!
Melissa
Thank you!
CarolTM
Hello, this quiche looks delicious! I’m wondering about it’s consistency. I’ve been searching to replicate a quiche I had at a restaurant where the custard was soooo light and fluffy! A lot of quiches are very dense and heavy and I’m trying to avoid that. How would you describe this one? Many thanks!
Melissa
I'm not sure I would describe this quiche either way. The egg filling isn't whipped, maybe that's what you're looking for.
Jamie
Do you have any adjustments for egg whites only?
Melissa
I haven't tested this with only egg whites. That said, if you plan on using an egg white substitute purchased at the store, it should work. You may need to play with the amount a little. Let us know how it goes!
Angie
Can you freeze this?
Melissa
Yes, you can.
Brenda
Delicious
Melissa
Thank you!
Rene
I’ve made this quiche several times. Delicious. Last time I made it, silly me I forgot to put the pie shell in and it was a great mistake cause it was better. I’m doing the same tonight. Thank you
Cynthia Evans
This recipe is the bomb!
Melissa
Thanks so much!
Susan H
I found this recipe on facebook several years and thought how easy it looked to cook. I had all the ingredients and thought to give it try. My whole family loved it. I have it about once every 2 or three weeks. I change up some of the ingredients. It's still good.
I have one simple question. How many calories does it have per slice? (8 slices to a pie) I'm on a diet and would like to know. I tried to find the answer on this website but could not find it. FYI, it really doesn't matter how many calories it has, I'll make it anyway and still have a slice. I'll just cut calories somewhere else. :-))
Melissa
Hi Susan, I'm delighted your family is enjoying this quiche. The nutrition info is at the bottom of the recipe card. Thanks so much!
Susan H
Thank you for responding so quickly. I guess I should have looked more closely.
Cheryl
This is the best quiche I’ve ever eaten. And it comes out absolutely beautiful! The creamy custard with cheese and broccoli were just phenomenal. So far I’ve made it twice. I do find the garlic salt and onion powder a bit too strong, even after halving the quantities the second time. I think next time I will leave those two out completely and see how that comes out. It’s so worth the time to experiment, because even though the spice tastes were too strong for me, the quiche aside from that was absolutely perfect. This is definitely a go-to dish for all occasions.
Melissa
I would caution anyone from leaving salt out of any dish, unless it's a health issue, of course. You can certainly adjust to your taste but, I don't recommend omitting it altogether.
S Gurry
Wonderful!
Hugh Childress
Never had quiche but tried this for breakfast. Delicious!
Melissa
Thanks so much!
Jennie Kind
This is a go-to recipe for me! It is delicious and turns out perfect every time. I have only ever made it without a crust, just spray the pan with some oil and it comes right out. Makes great left overs too.
Melissa
Thanks so much!
Marilyn
I was wondering if anyone made this without the crust, thanks for your post!
Melissa
Hi Marilyn, I think you could make this without the crust. I do have a crustless spinach quiche recipe in the recipe index if you need it to reference.
Christina Moodie
That is good to know. Less calories
Elaine T
I just cooked my first quiche following your recipe. The instructions were easy to follow & it came out really good. Glad I found your recipe!
Melissa
Hi Elaine, I'm so happy you enjoyed this recipe, thanks!
Libby
This was very good. I omitted the crust and it was still good. I used half and half because that is what I had. Next time I will use less garlic salt. It was a little salty for me. My husband loved it.
Melissa
For future consideration, when you omit such a major ingredient as you did for the crust in this quiche recipe, it changes the balance of the whole dish. Omit, and you really should expect the balance to be different than what was intended.
Leslie
The quiche was great! Just wanted to point out that i love quiche and I make probably a dozen different kinds of quiches every summer. I always make them crustless. The only time I was concerned about the lack of crust was when the recipe called for only 2 eggs and I simply creased the eggs to 5, quiche came out perfect!