This low-carb Crustless Quiche is light and delicious, perfect for breakfast or brunch (or even a light dinner)! Made with leftover ham or ham steak, broccoli and cheese.
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Crustless Quiche
For those looking to lighten their meal or simply save on preparation time, this crustless quiche is a wonderful alternative. This version retains all the creamy, indulgent essence of its original while being quicker to prepare and lower in carbohydrates. If you want a quiche with crust, you may also like this Spinach and Ricotta Quiche or this Chicken Quiche which are so popular on my site.
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I created this crustless quiche recipe with leftover Easter ham in mind. Since it’s low-carb and uses no crust, I’ve added a little light cream to give the eggs more of a creamier custard texture, as most quiches have rather than a spongier baked egg texture like a frittata.
Basic Quiche Ingredients:
The beauty of quiche lies in its versatility, and the crustless variant is no exception. You can tailor the dish to your taste preferences or dietary needs by choosing from a wide range of fillings. See full recipe with exact measurements below in the recipe card.
- eggs
- milk and half & half
- grated cheese (choose from options like Swiss, cheddar, mozzarella or feta)
- your choice of fillings (broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, diced ham, cooked bacon, sausage, onions, bell peppers)
- Salt and black pepper
- Optional herbs and spices (e.g., nutmeg, thyme, basil)
How To Make Crustless Quiche
- Preheat the to 350F degrees. Spray a pie dish or quiche with oil.
- Evenly spread the broccoli in the dish and top it evenly with the ham.
- Make the custard mixture by whisking together the milk, half and half, eggs, salt, black pepper, and the nutmeg.
- Pour the custard into the dish and top with cheese.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set.
- Cut the quiche into 6 pieces and serve.
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Crustless Quiche Variations:
- Swap the ham for bacon, sausage or vegan sausage.
- Cheese: Any cheese would work great here. Try this with mozzarella cheese, Gruyere, cheddar or Swiss.
- Milk: You can swap more milk in place of the half & half cream, but the texture won’t be as creamy, it will have a spongier texture.
- Individual Ramekins: Make them in individual ramekins in place of one large pie dish.
- Crust: If you wish to use a crust, follow the directions for this recipe using a deeper pie dish, and use less broccoli.
Storage
Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
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Crustless Quiche Recipes:
Equipment
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Pie Dish or quiche dish
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the to 350F degrees. Spray a pie dish or quiche with oil.
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Evenly spread the broccoli in the dish and top it evenly with the ham.
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Make the custard mixture by whisking together the milk, half and half, eggs, salt, black pepper, and the nutmeg.
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Pour the custard into the dish and top with Swiss Cheese.
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Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set.
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Cut the quiche into 6 pieces and serve.
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Photo credit: Jess Larson