BQ

This is my version of broccoli quiche. I like to experiment in the kitchen. Creating a simplistic and nutritious meal is such a humbling experience. Plus, I love to please the palate with my cooking.

Pastry for oven roasting pan 12x16x1.
3 Cups Flour
1 Cup Shortening
1-1/3 tsp. Salt
10 TBSP. Iced Cold Water

Blend salt into flour. Cut shortening into flour until it looks like tiny crumbs. Add cold water, a tablespoon at a time. At this point, I put the bowl of mixed flour and shortening in the freezer for about 10 minutes.

Take out of freezer and place dough on lightly floured board. Roll out very thin and place into roasting pan, flute edges.

Bake in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes or until crust is lightly brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle bottom with 1/2 cup of grated cheese.

2 Lg. Broccoli crowns, chunked and lightly steamed
2 Lg. Onions, minced
1 Lb. Bacon, Crispy fried and drained
2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese, grated
2 TBSP. Coarse Black Pepper
6 Eggs well beaten
1 Cup Milk
3 TBSP Melted/cooled Butter
4 TBSP Flour

In a large bowl combine 1-1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese, Black Pepper, Eggs, Milk, Butter and flour. Mix well.

Layer Broccoli, Onions and Bacon in prepared pastry pan. Pour Egg/Milk mixture all over the top of the layers.

Bake in 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese browns nicely on top.

Note: Salt is not added because of the amount of sodium in the bacon and cheese.