BACON-BROCCOLI QUICHE CUPS

Bacon-Broccoli Quiche Cups image

Chock-full of veggies and melted cheese, this comforting and colorful egg bake has become a holiday brunch classic. For a tasty variation, try substituting asparagus for broccoli and Swiss for cheddar cheese. -Irene Steinmeyer, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, chopped
1/4 cup small fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped tomato

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Pour off drippings, reserving 2 teaspoons in pan., Add broccoli and onion to drippings in pan; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a small bowl, whisk eggs, parsley, seasoned salt and pepper until blended. Stir in cheese, tomato, bacon and the broccoli mixture. , Divide mixture evenly between 2 greased 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 22-25 minutes. Freeze option: Securely cover and freeze unbaked quiche cups. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 400°. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean. Cover loosely with foil if tops brown too quickly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 314mg cholesterol, Sodium 597mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.