Bacon and Broccoli Quiche

Bacon and Broccoli Quiche is a hearty dish that combines smoky bacon, tender broccoli, and earthy mushrooms in a rich, creamy filling encased in buttery pastry. Perfect served warm or cold, it makes a versatile dish for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 10

Servings Slices

Ingredients

250 g shortcrust pastry ready-made or homemade
150 g smoked bacon lardons chopped streaky bacon
150 g broccoli florets
150 g mushrooms sliced
1 small onion finely diced
4 large eggs free range
200 ml double cream
100 ml whole milk
100 g cheddar grated or gruyere or a mix
1 tbsp olive oil butter
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the pastry case:

Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan) / 375°F / Gas Mark 5.
Roll out the pastry to fit a 23cm (9-inch) tart tin. Line the tin, prick the base with a fork, and chill for 15 minutes.
250 g shortcrust pastry
Line with baking paper and baking beans, then blind bake for 15 minutes.
Remove beans and paper, bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden.

Cook the filling:

Heat a pan, add the bacon, and fry until crispy. Remove and set aside.
150 g smoked bacon lardons
In the same pan, add a little oil or butter and sauté the onion until soft. Add the mushrooms and cook until tender.
1 small onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, 150 g mushrooms
Steam or blanch the broccoli florets for 2–3 minutes, then drain.
150 g broccoli florets

Make the custard:

In a jug, whisk together the eggs, cream, and milk. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
4 large eggs, 200 ml double cream, 100 ml whole milk, salt, black pepper

Assemble and bake:

Scatter the bacon, broccoli, onion, and mushrooms evenly across the pastry base.
Sprinkle over the grated cheese.
100 g cheddar
Pour the custard mixture over the filling.
Bake in the oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden on top.

Cool and serve:

Allow the Bacon and Broccoli Quiche to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

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