Quiche de queijo e brócolis (com cogumelos)

Ingredientes

• 3/4 cup / 105 grams plain white flour
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
• 2 ounces / 60 grams melted butter
• 1 medium head broccoli (cut into florets)
• 2 ounces / 60 grams butter
• 1 medium onion (chopped (approx 1 cup))
• 4 ounces / 115 grams mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup / 240 ml double or single cream
• 1/2 cup / 120 ml milk (for filling)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup / 120 ml milk (to beat with eggs)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Extra grated cheese (to sprinkle on top before baking)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   --- Cheese pastry ---

2. 2

   Combine the flour, grated cheese, salt and mustard powder in a mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Add the melted butter and mix to form a smooth ball of dough.

4. 4

   Roll the dough out between 2 layers of greaseproof paper or baking parchment until it is large enough to fit into your baking dish.

5. 5

   Using the bottom sheet of paper to help you, carefully turn the pastry over and ease it into your baking dish. Do not remove the paper. Place the lined dish into the refrigerator for 30 minutes to rest.

6. 6

   After 30 minutes, remove the pastry case from the refrigerator, carefully peel off the paper and use a sharp knife to neaten the edges.

7. 7

   --- Filling ---

8. 8

   Preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F.

9. 9

   Steam the broccoli florets for 3 to 4 minutes (or until the broccoli is cooked to your liking). Drain and set aside to cool.

10. 10

    Melt the butter in a frying pan and add the chopped onions and mushrooms.

11. 11

    Turn the heat down to low, cover the pan with a lid and saute the onions and mushrooms for 6 to 7 minutes until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms have softened. Stir occasionally.

12. 12

    Remove from the heat and stir in the flour.

13. 13

    Stir in the cream and the milk and heat until almost boiling and starting to thicken.

14. 14

    Remove from the heat and stir in the steamed broccoli. Leave to cool for 10 minutes. This is the point where you should taste for seasoning. If the filling tastes a little bland add salt and black pepper to your own taste.

15. 15

    Once cool, lightly beat the eggs in the milk and stir the mixture into the cream and broccoli mixture.

16. 16

    Pour the mixture into the prepared pastry case and sprinkle with a little grated cheese.

17. 17

    Bake in a preheated oven (190C / 375F) for 30 to 35 minutes until the filling is set and the edges of the pastry are golden brown.

18. 18

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool.