Description
Savory Crustless Quiche brings comfort and flavor to your breakfast or brunch table with minimal effort. Packed with eggs, cheese, and vegetables, this simple dish delivers rich nutrition and delightful taste you can quickly prepare and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or swiss)
- 1/2 cup cooked ham or bacon, chopped
Vegetables:
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and thoroughly grease a 9-inch pie dish or round baking pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté the onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms in a skillet over medium heat until they become soft and slightly translucent, releasing their natural flavors and reducing moisture.
- Add chopped spinach to the vegetable mixture and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts and releases excess liquid, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs in a large mixing bowl until well beaten and smooth, then incorporate milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, and nutmeg until fully combined.
- Fold in shredded cheese and chopped ham or bacon into the egg mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Gently stir the sautéed vegetable mixture into the egg and cheese base, creating a uniform and well-integrated filling.
- Pour the quiche mixture into the prepared baking dish, making sure the ingredients are evenly spread and settled.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top turns golden brown with slightly puffed edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the quiche to rest for 10 minutes, which helps it firm up and makes slicing easier.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Optimize vegetable moisture by thoroughly draining sautéed ingredients to prevent a watery quiche texture.
- Experiment with protein alternatives like tofu, plant-based ham, or turkey for different dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Use a kitchen towel to gently press out excess liquid from spinach after cooking, ensuring a firmer quiche consistency.
- Substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or milk alternatives for a lighter, lower-fat version that maintains creamy richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 363
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 246 mg