Broccoli - Cheese Pie Recipe

Name: Broccoli - Cheese Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs; 4 large eggs; 1 ¼ cups 1% low-fat milk; ½ teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco); ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste); fresh ground black pepper; 2 cups cubed whole wheat bread (2 slices, crust removed); 3 cups broccoli florets; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 slices Canadian bacon, diced (remove for vegetarian); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese (4-ounces) or 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese (4-ounces)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
4 large eggs
1 ¼ cups 1% low-fat milk
½ teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco)
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper
2 cups cubed whole wheat bread (2 slices, crust removed)
3 cups broccoli florets
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
4 slices Canadian bacon, diced (remove for vegetarian)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese (4-ounces) or 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese (4-ounces)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees; coat a 9-inch deep-dish glass pie pan with cooking spray; add breadcrumbs, tilting to coat sides.
2
Whisk eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl; Add bread and stir to coat, set aside in 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 mediun nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add bacon and onion; cook, stirring often, until softened and light golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Add the onion mixture and broccoli to the egg mixture; stir in cheese; pour into the prepared pan spreading evenly.
6
Bake the pie until light golden and set, 45 to 50 minutes; let cool slightly, cut into wedges and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs, 4 large eggs, 1 ¼ cups 1% low-fat milk, ½ teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco), and more.

Yes, Broccoli - Cheese Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Broccoli - Cheese Pie

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