Broccli and Cheese Quiche

So you know how I said I'd share the pie crust yesterday. I wasn't lying. So there.

I like sweet pie and I like savoy pie. And by savoy pie, I mean quiche. Preferable with broccoli and cheese. Lots of cheese.

Because, why not?

Also, a note about cheese: for this quiche I used Gruyere cheese. Raise your hand if you have ever bought Gruyere...

Ok. So since I'm on the internet I can't really see if you are raising your hand or not...moving on to my point. This was the first time I ever bought/used Gruyere.

It was easily the most expensive thing in my cart, well, except for a bottle of wine I was also buying. But I was pretty curious since it was the most expensive cheese I'd ever had.

And I was not disappointed. Oh, oh yum! It's great for baking and is slightly salty and nutty. 

Like me. 

Ok, that was really lame. Sorry everyone.

Bottom line, I think it's my new favorite cheese. Wait, no I still LOVE Brie. Wait, no Gruyere...

Man my life is hard.

Broccoli and Cheese Quiche.

For the crust: 3 cups flour, 1 cup cold butter, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup very cold water

Sift together the flour and salt. Add the cold butter in small cubes or use a cheese grater to grate it in, either way. Blend together until crumbly, then slowly add in the cold water. Form a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a hour (or over night if possible).

By the way, I did not make up this pie crust recipe. It's from Martha.

Roll out the crust in place it in a well greased pie pan. Bake, covered with parchment paper and pie weights, at 350 F for 12-14 minutes. Then remove and fill with quiche filling.

For the filling:

3-4 cups chopped broccoli, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons oil oil, salt and pepper to taste, 6-7 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup cream (I used half and half) and 3 eggs.

Saute the broccoli and garlic in the olive oil for 4-6 minutes over medium heat, adding a bit of salt and pepper. In a separate bowl whisk together the milk, cream and eggs. Fill crust with broccoli then pour over the egg and milk mixture and top off with the shredded cheese. Bake for another 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Devour with a large fork. :)

xo. Emma

Comments

[Laura @ Meet Virginia]

That looks so good! I think I'll make it for dinner this week! I LOVE gruyere. Okay, I love brie too. But I can totally relate on the price issue... so expensive, but worth it I think!

[AlyssaG]

wow i love love quiche... this one looks amazing! ive gotta try this recipe

[ali]

umm, yum. I want to make this now. ;)

[Maddy]

Gruyere and Brie are my favorite cheeses! But they can be sooooo expensive.... thankfully my Grandmother buys us a large wheel of brie every year for Christmas :) haha

[Marmie]

Gruyere is SO GOOD. You need to try it on a grilled cheese sandwich with granny smith apple slices. DIE.

[Rene Wood]

Gruyere is the best cheese EVER. Can't wait to make this recipe! Also cannot wait for your next post. LOVE your style.

[emily]

oh wow this sounds so good and possibly easy. I love your humor and writing and well your recipes too. thanks!

[Sarah Rachel]

I started buying "fancy cheese" about a year ago and never looked back. I mean, I was raised on Kraft shredded cheese and Cool Whip, so I consider that a pretty big step. Fancy cheese! It's delicious. I looooove your blog! Hearts!

[emma]

Sarah Rachel-I'm so glad you said that, I totally call it, "fancy cheese" as well. :) xo. Emma

[Michael - Innkeeper]

Hi emma! I found you via your buckeye post on smile and wave. i freakin' love buckeyes! yum!

you should like them up to kim's dare to diy party ... the theme of this week is cookies! yum.

here's the link if you are interested .....

http://www.newlywoodwards.com/2010/11/dare-to-eat-cookies-week-36.html

[Elizabeth]

Gruyere is my most favorite of all the cheeses. I made mac and cheese with it the first time I bought it, I cried a little it was soooo good! Worth every penny! It's also good on baked eggs florentine... and on english muffins topped with avocado slices... and stacked with slices of pepperoni...

[christy sheffield]

Sounds yummy. I'm adding this to my menu plan!

[mel]

Gruyere cheese rocks! Even here in cheese-heaven switzerland it is the best tasting one you can get. it comes in different tastes. "cave-aged" just blows you away... just for the strong ones. :)

[Bekka]

Yum! I like quiche.

[writing jobs]

Can't wait to make this recipe! Also cannot wait for your next post.so I consider that a pretty big step. Fancy cheese! It's delicious. I looooove your blog! Hearts!