My Mom's Broccoli Quiche

This quiche recipe was a childhood staple in my house. Pair it with a big glass of orange juice (I don't know why... but it just works) and serve it for dinner. I cut back on the broccoli a bit and add bacon when I'm making it for the kids. 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Pie Crust
• 1 cup shredded swiss cheese (about 4 oz)
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups half and half (1 pint/16 oz)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 to 3 cups broccoli florets

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1. Microwave broccoli in microwave dish with about 1-2" water, dash of salt for 4 minutes (cover dish with saran wrap). Drain and allow to cool a few minutes.
  2. In separate bowl, beat eggs, half and half, salt, and pepper. When broccoli is cooled a bit, place it in pie crust that you've spread out in a glass pie plate. Add cheese and egg mixture. Bake 15 minutes at 425 degrees. Then turn oven down to 325 degrees and bake 30 minutes. Cool 5-10 minutes before cutting.
  3. Quiche Lorraine: eliminate broccoli and add bacon (cooked slices crumbled to pieces) and 1/2 cup freshly chopped onion.