Crustless Quiche
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Crustless Quiche
Description
Crustless Quiche skips the typical pastry base to highlight a custard filling made from eggs, cream, and flavorful ingredients like spinach, cheddar, and ham. This recipe uses frozen spinach that's thoroughly drained to prevent excess moisture. The mixture is poured into a greased, deep 9-inch pie dish and baked until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the quiche is set and cooked through. The eggs and cream create a silky texture that supports the tender ham and melted cheese.
The flavor is nuanced by onion and garlic powders and lightly seasoned with salt and black pepper, allowing the cheddar's sharpness and spinach's earthiness to come forward. Letting the quiche rest before slicing helps retain its structure and makes for neat portions.
This dish can be served warm or at room temperature, making it suitable for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. Free of a crust, it suits those seeking a gluten-free option or preferring less carbs. Adding your preferred crust is possible, but the filling stands well on its own.
Make sure to drain the spinach of all excess liquid to avoid a watery quiche. Baking times vary, so check doneness by inserting a knife to ensure it comes out clean. Adjust seasoning as desired before baking.
Ingredients
- 4 egg large
- 2 cups half and half cream
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp table salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 10 oz spinach defrosted, squeeze-dried of all liquid, frozen, chopped
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- 1 cup ham cooked, diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F, with a rack on the lower middle position. Lightly grease a 9" deep pie dish. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add spinach (be sure to squeeze out all excess liquid,) cheese, and ham. Stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the greased pie dish, and bake for 30-40 minutes or just until a knife can be inserted into the center and comes out clean.
- Let the quiche rest at room temp for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- This recipe serves one deep 9-inch pie pan and is gluten-free without a crust.
- Drain frozen spinach thoroughly to remove excess moisture, ensuring the quiche sets properly.
- Using a crust is optional; store-bought or homemade crusts can be added if desired.
- Allow the quiche to rest five minutes after baking to firm up before slicing.
- Adjust spices and salt to your taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4701IU | 94% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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