Crustless Broccoli Quiche


 * 1 tablespoon butter for pan
 * 1 (16 oz package) frozen chopped broccoli
 * 8 large eggs
 * 1/2 cup sour cream
 * 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt (not fine salt)
 * 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
 * 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts
 * 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (4 oz)


 * Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Generously butter a 9-inch pie dish.
 * Place the broccoli in a large microwave safe bowl. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and microwave on high for 6 minutes, stirring after the first 3 minutes. Drain well.
 * In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in the broccoli, the scallions and the cheese.
 * Transfer the mixture to the prepared pie dish. Bake until golden brown and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
 * Allow the quiche to cool and set in pan on a wire rack, about 15 minutes, before slicing into 8 triangles and serving.