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    Broccoli Goat Cheese Quiche

    Published: Sep 1, 2021 · Modified: Jun 21, 2023 by Christy Faber · 15 Comments

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    I love this quiche recipe and I’m so excited to share it with you! The custard filling is deliciously herby with a seriously comforting flavour. The addition of goat cheese and broccoli makes this quiche really special. Truly one of my favourite flavour combinations!  BUT the sliced tomato topping is the real MVP of this recipe.

    As the tomatoes cook and meld with the custard filling, they provide a tart, acidic flavour to every bite, balancing out the richness of the quiche. The tomato topping is my favourite part.  Quiche is a classic brunch recipe but I often serve it for dinner as well. Quiche is so versatile; a great recipe for your repertoire. You may also enjoy the Sun-dried Tomato and Pesto Quiche or Cottage Cheese Quiche recipes I have on the blog. Enjoy!

    My quiche recipe is heavily inspired by my mom’s quiche recipe. Quiche is tied to some very special memories in my family.

    Growing up, our Christmas tradition was to have a big special breakfast instead of a big fancy dinner. We have a notoriously slow Christmas day. I mean really slow. As kids, we weren’t up before the sun (although my parents were). We were barely beginning to open gifts by noon. My mom’s firm belief is that anticipation is a large part of the enjoyment of Christmas.

    Our day had a very specific set of traditions we followed to a T. We began with photos on the staircase in our Christmas jammies.  Afterwards, we rushed into the living room to see the presents under the tree and our hand-knit, personalized stockings bursting with goodies.

    We would open our stockings right away, item by item and pausing to ooh and ahh. During all this, we’d snack on Cranberry Orange loaf. Then we’d all take a long break while my mom would get breakfast on the table. After our leisurely breakfast, we would sing a few Christmas carols (my dad on guitar and myself on piano) and read the Christmas story from the book of Luke.  And finally, the presents!

    Our Christmas morning breakfast consisted of:

    • two beautiful large quiches in royal blue spongeware pottery topped with delicious slices of tomato that became  caramelized in the oven.  One quiche was made  with cheddar cheese and broccoli  and the other one with cheddar cheese and cubes of ham.
    • a big fruit salad including grapefruit, oranges, strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, grapes, bananas and made ice cold with the peaches my mom had cut and frozen herself back at the end of August. 
    • huge cinnamon buns fresh out of the oven slathered in cream cheese icing 
    • cranberry orange loaf (my dad’s favourite) 
    • I would sneak a few lindor chocolate from my stocking to round out the meal

    We would continue to eat cold slices of leftover quiche throughout the day and even the next morning. Christmas festivities would continue for the rest of the day in a slow, relaxed, drawn-out way. We enjoyed many Christmas traditions but the food is, of course, my personal favourite.

    My mom only made quiche for Christmas day which made it feel extra special. I looked forward to it all year. But I was thrilled to test this recipe many times and enjoy eating quiche on a regular basis, even if it wasn’t Christmas!  I’m delighted to share this recipe with you. Enjoy!

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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Perfect for Any Meal: Ideal for brunch, but just as satisfying for lunch or dinner.
    • Great holiday recipe! Perfect for Christmas morning.
    • Super easy to prepare (especially if you use a store bought pie crust!)
    • Customizable: Swap out the veggies, cheeses, or herbs to make it your own.

    How To Make Broccoli Goat Cheese Quiche

    Here are the step-by-step instructions to make this recipe.

    Step 1 & 2: Make pie crust and prepare add-ins.

    Make your favourite pie crust recipe. (I used Ina Garten's)  Roll out the pastry and line your pie plate with pastry. Crimp the edges.  This recipe makes enough filling to fill one 9 or 10 inch pie plate. Place the pie plate on a small tray to catch any overflow as you transfer the quiche into the oven.

    Prepare add-ins: Finely chop the onion and broccoli. You want the broccoli pieces to be fairly small. Add 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil to a frying pan and cook until the onion is translucent and the broccoli has softened. Set aside while you prepare the quiche filling.

    Step 3 & 4: Create a thickening slurry and whisk up quiche filling.

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of heavy cream with 2 tablespoon of flour until totally smooth and no lumps of flour remain.

    In a 4 cup Pyrex measure or in a medium sized mixing bowl beat 4 eggs. To the beaten eggs add whole milk, the flour and cream slurry you just made, shredded cheddar cheese, salt , pepper and herbs and stir together well. Mix in the cooked broccoli and onion

    Step 5: Pour mixture into prepared pie crust.

    Pour the quiche mixture into your prepared pie plate slowly, being careful not to overfill the dish. (Sometimes there is extra filling if you added extra cheese or extra broccoli.)

    Step 6: Top with tomato slices and bake.

    Crumble 1 oz of goat cheese over the top of the quiche. Slice 1 tomato and arrange the slices over the top of the quiche. Sprinkle the top with some more fresh thyme and cheddar cheese.

    Bake in a 375 degree oven for 50-60 minutes or until the quiche is clearly set in the middle and a knife inserted near the centre comes out clean. Let stand at least 10 minutes before cutting. Serve hot or cold.

    Expert Tips

    • If you don’t have access to fresh herbs you can use dried.
    • I recommend placing the pie plate on a cookie sheet to protect your oven from potential spills.
    • Take care to not overfill the pie plate with the filling. There may be extra filling if you added extra cheese or extra broccoli.
    • Use your favourite pie crust recipe. Or try my Spelt Flour Pie Crust recipe for a healthier version. I have also purchased several store bought pie crusts lately and they have been a real time saver.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can quiche be frozen?

    Yes!  Quiche is a great meal to make ahead of time. Cook the quiche fully and allow it to cool completely. Wrap the quiche really well in plastic wrap to avoid freezer burn. To reheat the quiche from frozen, set the quiche out to thaw out for an hour or two. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and tent the quiche with aluminum foil.  Heat until the middle is warmed through, approximately 45 minutes.

    Can quiche be reheated?

    Yes, to reheat quiche from the fridge, preheat the oven to 300 degrees and tent with aluminum foil. Heat until the middle is warmed through, approximately 20-25 minutes.

    Can quiche be eaten cold? 

    Quiche can definitely be eaten cold! Many people serve cold quiche as a side for brunch. It’s just as delicious that way.

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    If you tried this Broccoli Quiche recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    Recipe

    Broccoli Goat Cheese Quiche

    Christy Faber
    In this easy broccoli goat cheese quiche, the tomatoes cook and meld with the custard filling, they provide a tart, acidic flavour to every bite, balancing out the richness of the quiche. The tomato topping is my favourite part! Quiche is a classic brunch recipe but I often serve it for dinner as well. Quiche is so versatile; a great recipe for your repertoire. Enjoy!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Main Course
    Cuisine French
    Servings 8 Slices
    Calories 146 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 9 or 10 inch pie plate

    Ingredients
      

    Your Favourite Pie Crust Recipe (to make a crust for a 9 or 10 inch pie plate)

    Quiche filling

    • 1 tbsp butter
    • ½ cup onion chopped
    • 1 cup broccoli chopped
    • 4 large eggs beaten
    • ¾ cup whole milk
    • ¼ cup heavy cream or whole milk
    • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
    • ½ teaspoon unrefined sea salt
    • ¼ tsp ground pepper
    • 1 tsp of each fresh thyme, basil, sage and rosemary
    • 1 oz goat cheese

    To Top the Quiche

    • 1 tomato sliced
    • sprinke of fresh thyme leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Make your favourite pie crust recipe. (I used Ina Garten's)  Roll out the pastry and line your pie plate with pastry. Crimp the edges.  This recipe makes enough filling to fill one 9 or 10 inch pie plate. Place the pie plate on a small tray to catch any overflow as you transfer the quiche into the oven.
    • Prepare add-ins: Finely chop the onion and broccoli. You want the broccoli pieces to be fairly small. Add 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil to a frying pan and cook until the onion is translucent and the broccoli has softened. Set aside while you prepare the quiche filling.
    • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of heavy cream with 2 tablespoon of flour until totally smooth and no lumps of flour remain.
    • In a 4 cup pyrex measure or in a medium sized mixing bowl beat 4 eggs. To the beaten eggs add whole milk, the flour and cream slurry you just made, shredded cheddar cheese, salt , pepper and herbs and stir together well. Mix in the cooked broccoli and onion
    • Pour the quiche mixture into your prepared pie plate slowly, being careful not to overfill the dish. (Sometimes there is extra filling if you added extra cheese or extra broccoli.)
    • Crumble 1 oz of goat cheese over the top of the quiche. Slice 1 tomato and arrange the slices over the top of the quiche. Sprinkle the top with some more fresh thyme and cheddar cheese.
    • Bake in a 375 degree oven for 50-60 minutes or until the quiche is clearly set in the middle and a knife inserted near the centre comes out clean. Let stand at least 10 minutes before cutting. Serve hot or cold.

    Notes

    If you don’t have access to fresh herbs you can use dried.  Use a half teaspoon of each.  

    I recommend placing the pie plate on a cookie sheet to protect your oven from potential spills. 
    Take care to not overfill the pie plate with the filling. There may be extra filling if you added extra cheese or extra broccoli.
    I recommend doubling this recipe.  You can always store the second quiche in the freezer for another day.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 146kcal
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    If you make this recipe please leave a comment and give this recipe a rating! I aim to respond to every single comment. I am so grateful when you trust me and try one of my recipe creations in your own kitchen. I love to hear how it went!  Let’s connect on Instagram and tag me in your food pics!

    ‘Til next time,

    Christy

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    Comments

    1. Amber Reesor says

      September 30, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      Christy, this sounds amazing! I love a good quiche, but especially love how quiche has so many special memories attached to it for you. Our Christmas mornings weren't quite as slow growing up, but we had many similar traditions. I'm definitely trying to embrace the slow with my own little family on Christmas mornings. Nothing beats a delicious brunch together!

      Reply
      • Christy Faber says

        October 13, 2021 at 10:49 am

        Yes! Love a slow calm Christmas day with many traditions!

        Reply
    2. Lauren Klein says

      September 09, 2021 at 6:41 pm

      This flavor combination sounds absolutely delicious and a good change up from my normal go-to's!!

      Reply
      • Christy Faber says

        October 13, 2021 at 10:27 am

        Thank you! Yes I love this flavor combo!

        Reply
    3. Kristy says

      September 08, 2021 at 8:38 pm

      5 stars
      Looks like a great recipe. Perfect choice to serve for any meal of the day!

      Reply
      • Christy Faber says

        October 13, 2021 at 10:27 am

        Thank you! So true! Quiche is so versatile.

        Reply
    4. Carly says

      September 08, 2021 at 9:29 am

      This looks delicious! I love broccoli but never think to put it in quiche. Can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Christy Faber says

        September 08, 2021 at 9:50 am

        Thank you! Hope it becomes a favourite recipe for you!

        Reply
        • Kathryn says

          September 08, 2021 at 1:17 pm

          5 stars
          Made this for dinner last night! It was a big hit! Thanks for the recipe

          Reply
    5. Allison W says

      September 03, 2021 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is so delicious and easy to make! The goat cheese is so yummy, the tomato is a beautiful added touch and it's so fun to use fresh herbs from the garden. I think this will become a staple!! Thanks Christy 🙂

      Reply
      • Christy Faber says

        September 08, 2021 at 9:49 am

        It is so fun to use fresh herbs from the garden, I agree! Glad your kitchen garden is providing joy this summer!

        Reply
    6. Adrian F says

      September 02, 2021 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      This quiche is amazing! I love the consistency and texture of it all, and the tomatoes on top were a great touch. Thanks

      Reply
      • Christy Faber says

        September 08, 2021 at 9:48 am

        So great to hear! Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Meg says

      September 02, 2021 at 10:18 am

      5 stars

      Giving away Christmas magic secrets! I like it!

      Reply
      • Christy Faber says

        September 08, 2021 at 9:47 am

        Recipe for a great Christmas: delicious food!

        Reply
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