A low-carbs, flavor-packed delight, Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche
This Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche is the ideal fix if you love quiche but wish to avoid the added carbs from the crust! Excellent for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner it is creamy, cheesy, and high in protein.
Making this meal just requires one mixing bowl and a baking dish; it is quite simple. For those searching for a tasty but nutritious dinner, it’s also gluten-free and ketogenic.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly – No crust means less carbs. Just mix, pour, and bake!
✔ Protein-Packed loaded with cheese, ham, and eggs.
✔ Great for Meal Prep – Reheat easily and stays fresh for several days.
✔ Customizable – Add for variety other cheeses, herbs, or vegetables.
What You Will Need
These are the main components for a great crustless ham and cheese quiche:
Key Components
The quiche’s foundation, eggs give shape and protein and act as
Richness and a velvety texture are added by milk or heavy cream.
Ham is a wonderful source of flavorful, smoky tasting protein.
A creamy, melty filling calls for either cheddar, Swiss, or Gruyère cheese.
Onion improves taste and lends a faint sweetening power.
Simple spices that improve taste include Salt, Pepper & Nutmeg.
Optional Comments
Spinach adds nourishment and color.
For an earthy, umami kick, mushrooms.
Bell peppers accentuate crispness and sweetness.
For even more smokiness, bacon
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Step-by-Step Guidelines
First step: get ready the ingredients; preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Butter or non-stick spray will help you greas a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish.
Cut any extra vegetables you wish to add and dice the ham.
Second Make the Egg Mixture
Whisk eggs, milk (or heavy cream), salt, pepper, and a bit of nutmeg in a big mixing basin.
Stir in shredded cheese, diced ham, and chopped onions (or another vegetable.
Third step: gather and bake.
Spoon mixture into the greased baking dish.
For a golden crust, scatter additional cheese on top.
Bake until the quiche is set in the center and somewhat golden, 30–35 minutes.
Fourth step: cool and present
After 5–10 minutes let the quiche cool before cutting.
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Pro Tips for the Best Crustless Quiche
✔ Use Full-Fat Dairy – Heavy cream or whole milk creates a richer texture.
✔ Shred Your Own Cheese – Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking chemicals that might impact texture.
✔ Let It Cool Before Slicing – This helps it set and prevents crumbling.
✔ Customize to Your Taste – Test several meats, cheeses, or vegetables!
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Sweet Variations
Replace ham with steamed broccoli for Cheddar & Broccoli Quiche; replace ham with crispy bacon for Bacon & Cheese Quiche.
Add diced jalapeños and pepper jack cheese to the Mushroom & Spinach Quiche, a great vegetarian variation.
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Storage & Reheat Advice
Bake and keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; Freezing Option Cool totally; slice; freeze for up to two months. 🔥 Rebooking Microwave for one to two minutes or warm in a 350°F oven for ten minutes.
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5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Could I create a quiche dairy-free?
Indeed! substitute unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk for milk, then use dairy-free cheese.
**2. How may I avoid my quiche being watery?
Steer clear of including too many watery vegetables (such as tomatoes) and drain extra liquid from prepared foods.
3. Could I substitute other meats?
Surely! You might replace ham with turkey, sausage, or even smoked salmon.
4. Are small quiches possible?
Surely! For a portable snack, lad the mixture into muffin tins and bake for 15–20 minutes.
5. Should dinner prep call for this quiche?
Definitely! It keeps fresh in the refrigerator for 3–4 days and reheats nicely.
Conclusion
Perfect for any meal of the day, this simple, tasty, and healthy crustless ham and cheese quiche is This quiche will please you whether your dinner is light, a quick breakfast, or an easy brunch dish.
