5 from 88 votes
Crustless Asparagus Quiche
The Crustless Asparagus Quiche combines sautéed asparagus, mushrooms, and onions folded into a seasoned egg and Jarlsberg cheese mixture, baked until set with golden edges. This quiche showcases fresh spring vegetables and creamy cheese without the addition of pastry, resulting in a tender, savory custard bursting with mild, nutty flavors.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
207 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cups asparagus trimmed and cut into 1" pieces. (about 8 ounces
- 1 cup mushroom sliced
- 1 teaspoon thyme chopped, fresh
- 1 1/2 cups egg beaten. (About 5-6 eggs, large
- 2 cups Jarlsberg cheese grated. (About 8 ounces
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- pinch white pepper
- pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9" deep pie dish.
- In a saute pan, over a medium heat, melt butter and olive oil. Add onions and saute 3-4 minutes, until soft and translucent.
- Add asparagus and mushrooms and continue cooking an additional 3-5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp tender and mushrooms are soft. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add cheese, fresh thyme and seasonings. Fold in sauteed vegetables.
- Pour into greased baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes, or until center is firm and edges are golden brown. Let cool slightly to set before serving.
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Notes
- If you lack a deep pie dish, use a standard 9" pie dish and bake any excess filling in small ramekins alongside the main quiche.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
207kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
193mg
(64%)
Sodium
394mg
(16%)
Potassium
181mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
757IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
237mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 394mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 757IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 237mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.