Crustless Bacon Broccoli And Cheese Quiche Food

CRUSTLESS BROCCOLI QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F degrees and set an oven rack in the middle position. Grease a 9-inch deep dish pie plate with butter.
• Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Do not brown. Add the broccoli, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, and ⅓ cup water. Increase the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is al dente and the water has evaporated, 3-4 minutes more. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the cream, nutmeg, remaining ¾ teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper.
• Spread the broccoli and shallots evenly over the bottom of the prepared pie plate. Sprinkle the Gruyère over top. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese.
• Bake for about an hour, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown. Let cool for about 10 minutes, then slice into wedges and serve.
• Make Ahead: This quiche can be made a day ahead of time and refrigerated. To warm up individual slices, simply reheat in the microwave for about a minute. To reheat the entire quiche, cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 300°F oven until hot in the center, about 30 minutes.
• Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cooled quiche may also be wrapped tightly in foil and frozen for up to 3 months. Remove the quiche from the freezer about 24 hours prior to eating and reheat it, covered with foil, in a 300°F oven until hot in the center.

LOW CARB CRUSTLESS QUICHE WITH BACON, BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a cast iron skillet or other oven safe, skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove pan from heat. With a slotted spoon, remove cooked bacon to drain on a paper towel. Remove grease from the pan and discard or set aside for another use.
• In a large bowl, combine eggs and half and half. Add bacon, broccoli and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine. Add egg mixture to skillet.
• Cook in the oven for 45 minutes or until eggs in the center are set. (If it appears to be browning too quickly, cover with foil.
• Allow to cool slightly before cutting into wedges to serve.
• Cook bacon and drain. Allow to cool.
• In a large bowl, combine eggs and half and half. Add bacon, broccoli and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
• Place bacon and egg mixture in a gallon sided ziplock bag. Seal tightly (you may want to double bag). Be sure to label!
• Place flat in the freezer until ready to thaw and cook
• Thaw in the refrigerator 12-24 hours. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Add thawed egg mixture to an oven proof skillet and cook for 45 minutes or until eggs in the center are set.

CRUSTLESS BROCCOLI, BACON, AND CHEDDAR QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 and grease a quiche or pie dish (or baking dish up to 9x13 inches) with butter or oil. Place prepared dish on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil, just in case of overflow while baking. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs (4), milk (1.5 cups), bisquick (3/4 cup), kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/2 teaspoon) until well combined.
• Stir in the grated parmesan cheese (1 cup), the steamed broccoli florets, and the shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz./2 cups).
• Pour batter into greased dish and bake (on a foil covered baking sheet in case of overflow) for about 60 minutes or until golden brown on top and set (it shouldn't jiggle when you shake it).
• Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

EASY BACON-CHEDDAR CRUSTLESS QUICHE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, beat eggs and whipping cream with whisk or fork until well blended. Stir in bacon, cheese, 1/3 cup green onions and the thyme leaves. Pour into baking dish.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream, and garnish with chopped green onions.