Broccoli-Cheese Pie
If you want to give this a fancy name, call it a crustless quiche. For a vegetarian version, simply omit the Canadian bacon.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups 1% milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cubed whole-wheat country bread, (about 2 slices, crusts removed)
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup grated Monterey Jack, or part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan (6-cup capacity) with cooking spray. Add breadcrumbs, tilting to coat bottom and sides.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add bread and stir to coat. Set aside in the refrigerator.
3. Steam broccoli until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Refresh under cold water and drain well. Chop coarsely.
4. Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until softened and light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion mixture and broccoli to the egg mixture; stir in cheese. Pour into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
5. Bake the pie until light golden and set, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool slightly, cut into wedges and serve.
Nutrition Information
Per serving
Calories: 226
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Protein: 13g
Cholesterol: 164mg
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Potassium: 205mg
Sodium: 341mg
Nutrition Bonus: 36 mg vitamin C (60% dv), 227 mg calcium (28% dv).
SERVES: 6
PREP TIME: 35 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 15 min.
LEVEL: Easy
MEETS THESE GUIDELINES:
Low Calorie
Low Carb
Low Sat Fat
Low Sodium
High Calcium
Heart Healthy
Healthy Weight
MAKE AHEAD TIP:
Prepare through step 4. Cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
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