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Broccoli Ham Quiche

Broccoli Ham Quiche
This rich quiche recipe is featured in a family cookbook I compiled. It's attractive enough to serve for a company brunch...and it tastes terrific. My husband is proof that quiche can satisfy even a man-sized appetite!
6-8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + cooling Bake: 40 min. + standing

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham

Directions

  • Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty
  • foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes
  • longer. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, place broccoli in a small saucepan; add water and bring to
  • a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and
  • immediately place broccoli in ice water. Drain and pat dry with
  • paper towels
  • Toss cheeses with flour; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the
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Broccoli Ham Quiche (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • eggs, milk, onion and seasonings. Stir in the ham, broccoli and
  • cheese mixture. Pour into prepared crust.
  • Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the
  • center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Yield: 6-8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 269 calories, 17 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 140 mg cholesterol, 408 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 14 g protein.
Wine: Sparkling Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sparkling wine.
© Taste of Home 2013