Crustless Broccoli and Cheddar Mini Quiche

I honor of St. Paddy's day (yesterday) I thought I better kick out something green for y'all.

It was between this broccoli, some spinach or the green eggs and ham in the back of the fridge.

The broccoli needed to be used up so it won. 

I'm not sure if being eaten is really 'winning' in the life of a vegetable but it's better than being tossed, right?

These are yummy and easy so they're a winner in my book. 

The muffin tin makes them the perfect size for little (and big) mouths. My one year old gobbled them up (probably because of the cheese). The few leftovers we did have I put in the freezer and they taste pretty good reheated.

Try them out for an easy breakfast or lunch.

Crustless Broccoli and Cheddar Mini Quiche

Makes: about 16

Adapted from Martha Stewart

1 pkg (10oz) broccoli florets

6 large eggs

½ cup whole milk

1 tsp dijon mustard

1 tsp freshly ground pepper

¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 16 holes in a standard muffin tin, set aside. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook for 1 minute. Drain well. Blot with paper towels to get out as much water as possible. Once cool enough to handle, coarsely chop.

2. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, mustard and pepper. Stir in broccoli and cheese. Ladle broccoli mixture into muffin cups, dividing evenly. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the center of the quiche no longer jiggles. 

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