Meals Matter

Broccoli-Cheese Pie

Contributed By: EatingWell
Eatingwell

If you want to give this a fancy name, call it a crustless quiche. For a vegetarian version, simply omit the Canadian bacon

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Plain dry breadcrumbs

4 Large eggs

1 1/4 cups 1% milk

1/2 teaspoon Hot sauce, such as , Tabasco

1/4 teaspoon Salt, or to taste

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

2 cups Cubed whole-wheat country bread, (about 2 slices, crusts removed)

3 cups Broccoli florets

2 teaspoons Extra-virgin olive oil

4 slices Canadian bacon, diced (about 2 1/2 ounces)

1 Medium onion, chopped

1 cup Grated Monterey Jack, or part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan (6-cup capacity) with cooking spray. Add breadcrumbs, tilting to coat bottom and sides.

Whisk eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add bread and stir to coat. Set aside in the refrigerator.

Steam broccoli until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Refresh under cold water and drain well. Chop coarsely.

Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and onion; cook, stirring often, until softened and light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion mixture and broccoli to the egg mixture; stir in cheese. Pour into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.

Bake the pie until light golden and set, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool slightly, cut into wedges and serve.

Recipe Comments

There are no comments on this recipe.
Click Here to add a comment.

Rate This Recipe

Scroll over the empty stars to rate.
   
  Add a Recipe Comment
Share

Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients: Pork
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 1.5 hours
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Lunch
Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 209
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 13g
Sodium: 341mg
Fiber: 3g