Broccolini and Bacon Quiche
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Serves: 6-8
- 1 pre-made pie crust (preferably deep dish)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 bunch broccolini (8 to 10 stalks)
- ⅛ tsp paprika
- 4 slices bacon or turkey bacon, chopped
- ½ cup of cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup half and half
- ½ cup milk
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Asiago, Parmesan or both
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Heat oil in saute pan until sizzling. Add broccolini and saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Add ¼ cup water and cover pan and let steam for 4-5 minutes until broccolini is al dente. Dust with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Move broccolini to plate and let cool. Coarsely chop into bite size pieces.
- Place 4 slices of bacon on two paper towels and cover with a third paper towel. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Let cool and chop.
- Pour broccolini mixture into the bottom of the pie crust, covering the bottom.
- Sprinkle bacon and ½ cup of the cheddar.
- Combine eggs, milk, half and half, nutmeg and salt and pepper and mix with a hand or electric mixer. Pour egg mixture over broccolini.
- Top quiche with shredded Asiago, Parmesan or both.
- Cook at 375 for approximately 40 minutes.
- To reheat, bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.
Recipe by Weekend Table at https://weekendtable.com/2013/01/20/broccolini-and-bacon-quiche/
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