This crustless quiche is easy to make and a healthy low carb, gluten-free breakfast recipe! I used spinach, ham and cheese but it’s easy to customize with your favorite fillings.
We love egg recipes for breakfast or even a light dinner! Other favorites include this quiche lorraine or ham and cheese breakfast pie.
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Crustless Quiche Recipe
I love a traditional ham and cheese quiche with homemade pie crust. But when I’m looking for something lighter, this easy crustless version is a great option. It’s similar to a frittata and is lower in carbs and packed with veggies.
Crustless quiche is simple to whip up and can be adapted to use different fillers. For a brunch crowd, I double the recipe and make one with spinach, ham and cheese and the other with classic quiche ingredients like broccoli and cheese.
Ingredients
Healthy and delicious ingredients are filled in a dish and baked perfectly! It is a savoy quiche with no crust. The perfect combination!
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Eggs: This is the base and helps bind all the ingredients together while baking.
- Milk: You can use milk, half-and-half or heavy cream. For a more custard-like filling, cream vs. milk is best.
- Parsley: Gives an earthy and peppery flavor. Other fresh herbs to try include chives or basil.
- Ham: I love to use leftover cubed baked ham from Easter or Christmas dinner.
- Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese blended together give it a rich taste.
- Spinach: A slightly sweet taste is added to make this crustless quiche recipe more healthy.
Filling Variations
- Filling swaps. Use sausage or crumbled bacon and mix in other vegetables like mushrooms, broccoli, peppers and onions. Try Fontina or Gruyere cheese!
- Spices. Add other seasonings like garlic powder or onion powder. If you like spice, sprinkle in a few red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Add crust. Turn this dish into a traditional quiche recipe by adding a pie crust. Use premade pie dough from the grocery or make your own crust.
How to Make Crustless Quiche
Add the eggs, milk, and seasonings to a large bowl. Whisk the eggs until combined.
Stir in the cubed ham, shredded cheese, and spinach.
Pour the egg mixture into a greased 9-inch pie dish. Bake at 400°F until the top is golden about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for about 5 minutes.
Crustless Spinach Quiche Serving Suggestions
Whether you serve this warm out of the oven or at room temperature, here are a few favorite sides I like to include:
- Skillet breakfast potatoes or hash browns.
- Berry fruit salad
- Garden salad
- Muffins or biscuits
5 star review
“This was so good and easy! I did sauté about 1/4 cup onion, red bell pepper and fresh mushrooms that gave it a nice flavor.”
-Mary
Storing, Freezing + Reheating
- Storing: Make sure the quiche has cooled completely, then wrap the pan tightly with foil or saran wrap. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Wrap the cooled quiche as mentioned above, then store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: If frozen, let the quiche thaw overnight in the fridge. Then cover with foil (to prevent too much browning) and bake in the oven at 300°F until warm.
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Crustless Quiche
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 egg whites (can use 1/2 cup liquid or 2 whole eggs instead)
- ½ cup milk
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 cup ham (cubed, use a ham steak or leftover ham)
- 1/2-1 cup sharp or mild cheddar cheese (finely shredded)
- 2-3 Tablespoons mozzarella or parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
- 1/2-1 cup spinach (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 9" pie dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and parsley flakes. Stir in the ham, cheese and spinach. Then pour into the pie dish.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes clean. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy while warm!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Recipe FAQs
A quiche usually has a pastry crust that holds together the quiche filling and is baked in the oven. Frittatas do not have a crust under them and are often just made on the stovetop. This crustless quiche is a bit of both! It does not have a crust like a frittata but is baked in the oven like a quiche.
When adding too many wet ingredients to the quiche, will lead to having a soggy quiche. The wet and dry ingredients need to be balanced when mixing together.
The best way to know if the quiche is cooked is by using a toothpick. Insert the toothpick into the center of the quiche and remove it quickly. If there is still an egg like texture on the toothpick, then the quiche needs to bake a little longer.
Categorized as: American, Breakfast, Eggs, Freezer-Friendly, Low Carb, Make Ahead, Savory Breakfast
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
This quiche was so unique and delicious. Everyone loved it!
I made this for our gluten-free guests last weekend and everyone loved it. I loved how easy it was to make!
Loved this easy, tasty version…it’s a keeper! thanks!
So glad you enjoyed the crustless quiche Marybeth!
So I had never been a quiche fan but it was because of the crust I think because when I tried this recipe for my family, I fell in love with it after the test bite! Thank you!
This was so delicious! I loved that I didn’t need to mess with making a crust. Definitely will be making this again and again.
This was so good and easy! I did sauté about 1/4 cup onion, red bell pepper and fresh mushrooms that gave it a nice flavor.
Thank you!
Sounds delicious! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Mary :)
So good! I love a good quiche.
I didn’t want to have to go to the store to buy a pie crust so this quiche recipe is perfect! Thank you!