Quiche recipe
The Quiche recipe Plated Cookbook is now available! This easy, healthy crustless quiche has rich quiche flavor without the fuss of crust!
Customize it with any vegetables or meat you like: broccoli, bacon, spinach, ham and cheese, or Lorraine. We all want it 8 days a week. But with hectic weekday schedules, and often even weekend obligations for activities, who has time for fussy extras like crust? That’s why I’m here to convince you that this quick, healthy Crustless Quiche recipe is perfect anytime, any day! Of course, it’s still an ideal addition to a picturesque weekend brunch. Pair it with the all-star team of Oven Baked Bacon, Healthy Blueberry Muffins, and Oatmeal Pancakes, and now you have a spread fit for royalty.
But this quiche is too easy, too good for you, and too versatile to limit it to the occasional weekend feast. Quiche Lorraine, for example, uses bacon and Gruyere. Spinach Quiche and Broccoli Quiche are popular vegetarian options. I found that with the right ratio, I could make my crustless quiche without heavy cream, swapping a touch of half-and-half instead. Without a crust, the flavor of the filling steals the show. And then for the days you feel emotionally attached to the crust, there’s always this Easy Quiche Recipe!
Make this recipe as a clean-out-your-refrigerator end-of the week winner, and keep it in your back pocket for anytime you are serving guests with different dietary needs. What is the Difference Between a Quiche and a Frittata? While both quiche and frittata are made with a mixture of eggs and savory additions like cheese, meat, and vegetables, there are a few differences between the two. The key ingredient for our crustless quiche. Without a crust, the eggs form both the exterior and the interior of the dish. Half-and-half adds wonderful richness and flavor to the quiche without the need for heavy cream, and the whole milk handles the rest. You can use a different percentage of milk, though your quiche won’t be as rich.
It’s subtle but makes the other flavors pop. A little nutmeg adds wonderful warmth to the quiche. I used gruyere, which is classic to crustless quiche Lorraine. But you can easily vary it up.
Try broccoli cheddar for a classic combo. Sprinkle on goat cheese or feta. Use smoked mozzarella or fontina for Italian flavor. This recipe is already a gluten free crustless quiche. You also can easily make this crustless quiche vegetarian by skipping the meat and adding some additional vegetables. Or even make a keto crustless quiche by using keto-friendly vegetables.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Since this recipe bakes the quiche without a crust, you’ll want to coat your baking dish generously with non-stick spray to keep crustless quiche from sticking. Greasing the dish with butter works even better. Wine Pairing For dinner, serve your quiche with a Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, or Malbec. For an elegant pairing, try serving this dish with champagne.