Broccoli and Ham Quiche: An Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1.5 cups diced cooked ham
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place the broccoli florets in a microwave-safe glass bowl. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave in 1-minute intervals until the broccoli is heated through and tender-crisp, approximately 5 minutes. Drain any excess water and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion becomes slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Incorporate the ham and cooked broccoli into the onion mixture, then transfer the entire mixture to the prepared pie crust.
4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the cheese, milk, eggs, and black pepper until well combined. Pour this custard mixture evenly over the ham and broccoli filling in the pie crust. Sprinkle the top with a touch of paprika for color and flavor.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of the quiche comes out clean, usually 30 to 45 minutes. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480 kcal
• Fat Content: 34 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 868 mg
• Protein Content: 23 g
• Cholesterol Content: 186 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 23 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g