This savory ham and broccoli quiche is baked with sweet caramelized onions and creamy cheese. It's the perfect casual brunch dish that will wow a crowd!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast quiche, breakfast recipe, brunch quiche, brunch recipe, caramelized onions, ham and broccoli quiche, quiche
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Servings 8servings
Calories 348kcal
Author Beth Pierce
Ingredients
1deep dish frozen pie crust
3tablespoonsbutter
3small vidalia onions sliced in half and cut in thin half moons
1/4lbthin sliced deli honey ham diced
1 1/2cupsbroccoli florets coarsely chopped
2clovesof garlic minced
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonfresh ground black pepper
1/4teaspoononion powder
1/4teaspoondried oregano
2/3cupGouda shredded
2/3cupSwiss shredded
1/4cupfresh Parmesan cheese shredded
6eggs
1/4cupwhipping cream
Instructions
In large skillet over medium low heat melt butter. Add onions slices and cook for about 30-40 minutes or until they reach a rich brown color; stirring every few minutes. Add ham and broccoli to the skillet the last 3-4 of minutes of cooking. Add garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder and oregano and cook for additional 1 minute.
Place the pie shell on a baking sheet. Place half of the skillet mixture in the frozen pie shell. Top with approximately half of each cheese. Top with remaining skillet mixture and then with remaining cheese.
Whisk eggs and whipping cream together and slowly pour over the ingredients in the pie shell.
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 40-45 minutes or until it has puffed and is lightly browned. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.