Prepare the Bacon: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place slices of bacon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cook for 15 to 18 minutes.
Prepare the Broccoli: As the bacon cooks, add canola/vegetable oil to a medium-sized sauté pan and warm on the stovetop over medium heat. Add broccoli florets and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred, about 3 to 4 minutes. Place on a paper towel-lined plate.
Prepare the Quiche: Roll out the pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle shredded cheddar all over. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, pepper and salt. Pour into the crust.
Once the bacon has cooked, place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease and increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Let the bacon cool for a few minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle all over the egg mixture.
Bake quiche for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center has set and is no longer gooey. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes to set before serving.
