Easy Broccoli and Ham Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen broccoli florets , 10 ounce
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion , minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic , minced
• 1.5 cups diced cooked ham
• 1 unbaked pie crust , 9 inch
• 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 4 large eggs , beaten
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Place broccoli into a glass bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Cook in the microwave in 1-minute intervals until evenly heated through, about 5 minutes; drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic in melted butter until onion is slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir ham and broccoli into onion mixture, then transfer to pie crust.

4. 4

   Beat together cheese, milk, eggs, and black pepper in a medium bowl; pour over ham mixture in crust. Sprinkle with paprika.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 45 minutes.