BROCCOLI CHEESE PIE

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This is somewhat like a quiche. The crust consists of Cheddar cheese, which is delicious. A must try.

Provided by PHLYGRL

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
¼ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs, beaten

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Bring about 1 inch water to a boil in a pot. Place the chopped broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water, and steam 5 minutes, or until tender but firm.
In a bowl, mix the Cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and mustard. Mix in 1/4 cup butter until evenly moist. Press into the bottom and sides of an 8 inch pie dish.
Melt the 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and mushrooms until tender. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, half and half, 1 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Mix in steamed broccoli. Gradually stir in eggs. Transfer to the pie crust.
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and continue baking 20 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 118.1 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 646.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g