crustless quiche

A crustless quiche is a fantastic, easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe to try:

Crustless Quiche Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 large eggs

• 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk (or a mix of both)

• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or a mix of your choice)

• 1/2 cup cooked vegetables (spinach, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, or zucchini)

• 1/2 cup cooked bacon or ham (optional)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

• 1/4 teaspoon dried herbs (such as thyme or basil, optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish or quiche pan with a little butter or non-stick spray.

2. Prepare the filling:

   • If using vegetables, sauté them until tender (about 5-7 minutes). You can use spinach, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, or zucchini. Let them cool slightly before adding them to the egg mixture.

   • If you’re using bacon or ham, cook and crumble the bacon or dice the ham.

3. Whisk the eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream (or milk), salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried herbs (if using).

4. Combine the ingredients: Stir in the shredded cheese, cooked vegetables, and bacon or ham (if using). Mix everything together.

5. Pour into the pan: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pie dish or quiche pan.

6. Bake: Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the quiche is set in the center and lightly golden on top. You can check for doneness by inserting a knife or toothpick into the center — it should come out clean.

7. Cool and serve: Allow the quiche to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. You can serve it warm or at room temperature.

Optional Variations:

• Vegetarian: Skip the meat and load up on veggies like spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms.

• Cheese: Use any cheese you like, such as goat cheese, feta, mozzarella, or Gruyère for a unique flavor.

• Herbs: Fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or rosemary can be added for extra flavor.

Enjoy your crustless quiche! It’s great for meal prep too, as it keeps well in the fridge for a few days. Let me know if you’d like more variations!