Crustless Broccoli-Cheddar Quiches

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4

Breakfast for one? In these individual quiches, broccoli gives the creamy cheddar and egg a nice crunch; eliminating the crust cuts down on baking time.

Ingredients

  • Butter, for ramekins

  • Coarse salt and ground pepper

  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli florets

  • 6 large eggs

  • ½ cup half-and-half

  • teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces)

  • Crusty bread and mixed salad (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter four 8-ounce ramekins (or a 9-inch pie dish); set aside. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli; cook 1 minute. Drain well; transfer to a cutting board, and blot dry with paper towels. Chop coarsely.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in broccoli and cheese.

  3. Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet. Ladle broccoli mixture into ramekins, dividing evenly. Bake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with crusty bread and a mixed-green salad, if desired.

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Originally appeared: Everyday Food, December 2004

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