Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Well this was so good that I had to post right away! Always good to have frozen pie shells in the freezer for a quick morning meal or make a few pies to feed a small crowd. With or without the crust, tastes delish! Instead of cream, I used milk. Both is suitable.

Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche

INGREDIENTS
* All-purpose flour, for rolling
* 1 homemade or store-bought single-crust pie dough
* 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
* 2 cups medium diced yellow onion (from 1 large onion)
* Coarse salt and ground pepper
* 6 large eggs
* 3/4 cup heavy cream
* 3/4 pound broccoli florets, steamed until crisp-tender
* 1 cup grated sharp cheddar (4 ounces)

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly flour a rolling pin and work surface and roll out dough to a 12-inch round. Place in a 9-inch pie plate, fold overhang under, and crimp edge. Place a sheet of parchment paper over dough and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until edge is dry and light golden, about 20 minutes. Remove parchment and weights. 

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until light golden, 8 to 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and cream. Add onion, broccoli florets, and cheese and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon  pepper. Whisk to combine, pour into crust, and bake until center of quiche is just set, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Martha Stewart