Broccoli Cheese Pie

Try this broccoli pie recipe for a savory, quiche-like pie with a delicious Cheddar cheese crust.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 271 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup butter, melted
• 0.25 teaspoon dry mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring about 1 inch water to a boil in a pot. Place broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water and steam until tender but still a bit firm, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix Cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and mustard. Mix in 1/4 cup melted butter until evenly moist. Press into the bottom and sides of an 8-inch pie dish.

Step 4

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms and sauté until tender. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, half-and-half, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and mix in steamed broccoli. Gradually stir in eggs. Transfer to the pie crust.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue baking until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.