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Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Pie | In Jennie's Kitchen

Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Pie

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 head of broccoli florets chopped into small pieces (save stems for another use)
  • 1 shallot thinly sliced
  • Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 to 4 ounces 84 to 112 grams Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 single piecrust use this recipe, and just omit the sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  • Add a swirl of oil, enough to coat the bottom of the pan, to a 10-inch skillet. Heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add the broccoli and shallots. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until the broccoli is tender, and the shallots are wilted and golden, 5 to 7 minutes, adding more oil as needed if the pan seems too dry. Set aside.
  • Roll out the pie crust, and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate (not deep dish). Crimp the crusts, or finish as desired.
  • Scatter the broccoli into the piecrust. Sprinkle most of the cheese top, reserving a few fingerfuls.
  • Combine the eggs and cream in a deep bowl. Whisk to blend. Season with salt. Pour into the pie dish. Tilt the pan to make sure the egg is evenly distributed. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325ºF. Bake until filling is set, and top is golden, about 20 to 25 minutes more. Let cool at least 10 minutes before slicing.