Turkey Broccoli Quiche

Turkey Broccoli Quiche

This Turkey Broccoli Quiche is rich, creamy, and packed with savory flavor—perfect for brunch, lunch, or an easy dinner. Tender turkey, crisp-tender broccoli, and melty cheese are baked into a silky custard inside a flaky crust. It reheats beautifully and can be made ahead.

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⭐ Why You’ll Love This Quiche

• Balanced & hearty: Protein-rich turkey with fresh vegetables

• Versatile: Works for breakfast, brunch, or dinner

• Make-ahead friendly: Tastes even better the next day

• Customizable: Swap cheeses or vegetables easily

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🧾 Ingredients (9-inch quiche)

Crust

• 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade), unbaked

• Optional: 1 tsp olive oil for brushing

Filling

• 1½ cups cooked turkey, diced or shredded

• 1½ cups broccoli florets, finely chopped

• 1 cup shredded cheese (Swiss, sharp cheddar, Gruyère, or mozzarella)

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cup heavy cream (or ¾ cup milk + ¼ cup cream)

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional but recommended)

• ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning

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🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.

2. Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch dish.

3. Prick the bottom with a fork and blind bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly set.
   (This prevents a soggy bottom.)

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2️⃣ Cook the Vegetables

1. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until soft.

3. Add garlic and broccoli; cook 2–3 minutes until broccoli is bright green and just tender.

4. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

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3️⃣ Make the Custard

1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and thyme.

2. Stir in turkey, broccoli mixture, and shredded cheese.

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4️⃣ Assemble & Bake

1. Pour filling into the pre-baked crust.

2. Smooth the top gently.

3. Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the center is just set and the top is golden.

4. Rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

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🧀 Flavor Variations

• Low-Carb: Skip the crust and bake in a greased dish

• Extra Creamy: Add 2 tbsp cream cheese to the egg mixture

• Smoky: Use smoked turkey and smoked cheddar

• Herb-Forward: Add fresh parsley, chives, or tarragon

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🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate: Up to 4 days, tightly covered

• Freeze: Up to 2 months (cool completely before freezing)

• Reheat: 160°C / 325°F oven for 15 minutes or microwave gently

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🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Fresh green salad with lemon vinaigrette

• Roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes

• Light fruit salad for brunch

OTHER RECIPES

A nice Turkey leftover recipe to try !

Turkey Leftover Recipe Ingredients :

* 1 9-inch pie shell, unbaked
* 3/4 cup chopped fresh broccoli
* 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 3/4 cup chopped cooked turkey
* 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
* 3 eggs
* 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
* 1 teaspoon curry powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt

Turkey Leftover Recipes Instructions :
In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook broccoli and onion, stirring frequently, until tender. Drain.

Sprinkle broccoli and onion, turkey, and cheese into prepared pie shell.

In a medium bowl, beat eggs slightly; beat in half-and-half, curry powder, and salt. Pour egg mixture over turkey and broccoli mixture. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes.

 Reduce heat to 325° continue baking for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
The Turkey leftover recipe is ready to serve...nice !
Turkey leftover - Lattice-topped-turkey-pie.

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