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    Broccoli and Cheese Quiche with Feta and Lemon

    Published: Mar 13, 2019 · Modified: Jan 17, 2024 by Philip Lago and Mystique Mattai · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

    A dish sure to satisfy all your cravings, our Broccoli and Cheese Quiche with Feta, Goat Cheese, and Lemon is light, airy, and bright with a flakey pastry crust perfect for any time of the day.

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    Inspired by a broccoli and cheese casserole, our Broccoli and Cheese Quiche with Feta, Chévre and Lemon is light, airy, and bright with a flakey pastry crust perfect for any time of the day. And like most casseroles, it's a single prep meal ideal for serving large crowds and a must-have addition to any brunch table.

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    Ingredients for a broccoli and cheese quiche

    Ingredient List

    • All-purpose flour
    • Salted butter
    • Goat cheese
    • Heavy cream
    • Eggs
    • Shallot
    • Garlic
    • Broccoli 
    • Lemon
    • Feta cheese
    • Salt and pepper

    Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

    How to Make Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

    1. Make the Pastry.

    Grate butter onto a plate and place it in the freezer for 5 minutes, until frozen. Mix 1 cup of flour with a pinch of salt in a bowl. Add the butter and mix with a fork, until coated in flour. Add ice water, starting with 3 tablespoons, and mix to form a soft dough, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time as necessary.

    Grated butter on beeswax wrap, a bowl of flour, and a rolling pin on a wooden cutting board

    2. . Form and chill the dough.

    Form the pastry dough into a 1 inch thick disk. Wrap tightly with and place in the fridge for 30-45 minutes to chill.

    Hands shaping dough on a reusable food wrapper

    3. Cook the Veggies.

    Warm butter in a skillet over medium- high heat. Once melted, add the shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and lemon zest, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, continuously stirring. Add the broccoli to the pan, season and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.

    Sautéed broccoli and a white frying pan

    Chef's Tip: Maintain a bright green colour in the broccoli by blanching the florets. Submerge the broccoli in boiling water for 60-90 seconds, then immediately plunge in ice water before sautéing.

    4. Roll out the dough.

    Preheat your oven and grease a pie dish with butter. Roll the dough out into a circle at least 6 inches wider than your pie dish.

    Transfer the dough to the pie dish, gently pressing it into the corners of the pan.

    Trim all but an inch of the dough from around the edge of the pan. Roll the access into itself, creating a slightly thicker edge to the crust. Place in the freezer to stay firm until filling.

    Rolling dough on a wooden cutting board

    Chef's Tip: To transfer the dough to the pan, dust the dough and rolling pin with flour. Gently roll the dough over the rolling pin, move it to the pie dish and gently unroll it.

    5. Prepare the Egg Mixture

    Place goat cheese in a large bowl. Break it up a bit with a fork, then add the cream, ¼ cup at a time. Whisk after each addition until smooth. Mix in the eggs and season with salt and pepper.

    Hands cracking eggs into a bowl with goat cheese and cream

    6. Fill the Quiche

    Arrange the broccoli in the pie crust and pour in the custard, allowing some of the florets to be exposed. Sprinkle with the feta cheese.

    7. Bake the Quiche

    Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, until slightly golden and the centre has set. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.

    A freshly baked broccoli and cheese quiche on a wooden cutting board

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    Broccoli and Goat Cheese Quiche with Slice on a Grey Plate

    Broccoli and Cheese Quiche with Feta, Chévre and Lemon

    5 from 6 votes
    Philip Lago and Mystique Mattai
    A dish sure to satisfy all your cravings, our Broccoli and Cheese Quiche with Feta, Chévre and Lemon is light, airy and bright with a flakey pastry crust perfect for anytime of the day.
    Servings: 8 servings
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr

    Ingredients
      

    Pastry

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup cold salted butter grated
    • 4-6 tablespoon ice-water

    Filling

    • 8 oz goat cheese
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 4 large eggs
    • 2 tablespoon salted butter + 1 tablespoon to grease pie dish
    • 1 small shallot diced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 crown broccoli cut into small florets (about 4 cups)
    • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 2 oz feta cheese crumbled

    Instructions
     

    • Grate the ½ cup of butter onto a plate and place in the fridge for 5-7 minutes. In a mixing bowl, mix flour and salt, and prepare a cup of ice water. Once the butter is mostly frozen, add it into the flour and mix it using your hands, breaking up the butter a little bit. Pour in 3 tablespoons of ice water and mix to incorporate. Add additional water, one tablespoon at a time, until a soft dough is formed. Form the pastry into a 1 inch thick disk, wrap and place in the fridge to chill for 30-45 minutes.
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
    • Warm your favourite skillet on medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the shallot and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and lemon zest, and continue to sauté for another minute before adding the broccoli. Season with ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper. Stir often, cooking the broccoli for 3-5 minutes. Set aside to cool. 
    • Meanwhile, find a large area of counter space to roll out the dough. Lightly dust the area with flour. Roll the dough out at least 6 inches wider than your pie dish. Lightly grease your pie dish with butter. To transfer the dough, dust the top of the crust and your rolling pin with flour. Carefully roll the dough around the rolling pin, then loosely unroll the dough onto the pie dish. Ease the crust into the corners of the pie dish. Trim the crust so that there is a slight overhang on the dish and form it into a lip for the top of the quiche. Use any additional trimmings to repair any tears or holes in the crust. Place the crust in the fridge to firm up slightly while finishing the filling. 
    • To make the filling, break up the goat cheese into a mixing bowl. Add the cream, a ¼ cup at a time, mixing with a whisk after each additional until you have a smooth mixture. Crack in the eggs and mix. The filling will be a cake batter consistency. Season with a ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper. 
    • Remove the crust from the fridge. Arrange the broccoli evenly on the bottom of the pan. Pour the batter overtop, allowing a few florets to peak above the filling.
    • Sprinkle with the feta cheese then bake in the oven for 45 minutes, until the top is slightly golden and the centre is set. 
    • Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

    Recipe Notes

    • To achieve a vibrant green color for the broccoli, blanch it before sautéing. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the broccoli and cook for 60-90 seconds then immediately transfer it to a large bowl of ice water to shock it and stop the cooking process. Allow to fully cool and drain before sautéing. 
    • We used a standard 10-inch cake pan for this recipe to create a deep-dish effect. Any pie dish will work, however, small dishes may result in a little leftover batter. Ensure to leave a ¼ inch of space for the batter to rise slightly while baking. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1347IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg

    Additional Information

    Course: Breakfast, Brunch, food and drink, Main
    Cuisine: Canadian, north american
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 420
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and let us know!

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    Comments

    1. Robin says

      July 31, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      There’s no salt listed in the crust ingredients, but you say to mix the flour and salt. How much salt?!

      Reply
      • Philip + Mystique says

        August 06, 2021 at 9:28 am

        Hi Robin,

        Thank you for pointing that out. The salt in the crust is optional as we use salted butter, but a pinch would do. Hope you enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    2. Marilyn Stevens says

      July 19, 2021 at 12:29 pm

      Wonderful! I did have to leave it in the oven for 10 minutes longer, but that's probably just my cranky oven. I didn't have goat cheese, so I used cream cheese and it was still delicious. I'll make sure I have goat cheese on had next time. This recipe is a real keeper. Thanks.5 stars

      Reply
      • Philip + Mystique says

        July 19, 2021 at 12:41 pm

        So glad to hear you loved the quiche. Ovens are always tricky, and that's a great note for us to add. We always found our old oven ran hotter than set. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, it really means a lot. Happy cooking!

        Reply
    3. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

      March 25, 2019 at 11:52 am

      Love that you made a homemade crust here...makes things extra special! And there is no going wrong with broccoli and cheese! I could have this for any meal of the day and be quite happy :)!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Terri says

      March 23, 2019 at 11:24 am

      I have never heard that wives tale! Too funny... we crave strange things in pregnancy. But this quiche looks amazing... and I love all your photos too!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Kristen says

      March 22, 2019 at 8:28 pm

      Ok I have to make this. I love quiche, but I’m always doing crustless because I can’t seem to find a good crust recipe - but this actually looks perfect.5 stars

      Reply
      • Chef Sous Chef says

        March 23, 2019 at 10:20 am

        This crust is definitely a winner. We have yet to have it fail us 😉

        Reply
    6. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

      March 20, 2019 at 9:30 pm

      We eat a lot of quiche in our house! I love the crust on this one, and the flavours are perfect for spring! Pinned!5 stars

      Reply
      • Chef Sous Chef says

        March 21, 2019 at 4:02 pm

        Thanks Leanne, it's our go-to recipe for all our spring brunches!

        Reply
    7. Marisa says

      March 18, 2019 at 11:57 pm

      This is definitely a brunch worthy quiche and I love the addition of feta...it’s my go to cheese when making frittata!

      Reply
      • Chef Sous Chef says

        March 21, 2019 at 4:01 pm

        Feta in frittata is a must!

        Reply
    8. Patsy says

      March 14, 2019 at 10:47 am

      I can honestly say this is the best quiche I have ever eaten. The crust is flakey, the filling creamy and rich, and the lemon provides a nice freshness.5 stars

      Reply
      • Chef Sous Chef says

        March 14, 2019 at 11:38 am

        Wow Patsy, thank you! We couldn't agree more 😉

        Reply
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