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Crustless Quiche - Ham and Cheese
This crustless quiche combines diced ham, shredded cheese, and green onions in a rich custard of eggs and cream, baked until just set with a golden top and tender center. It offers a soft, custardy texture without the heaviness of a crust. The layers of ham and cheese throughout create bursts of savory flavor balanced by the mild onion garnish. This versatile dish works well for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, served alongside a simple salad or rolled into burritos for a handheld option.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
- 8
Calories:
264 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 egg ~50 - 55g / 2oz each, large
- 1 cup cream , heavy/thickened (halve if subbing milk, Note 1)
- 1/4 tsp salt (Note 2)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 100g/ 3.5 oz ham , diced
- 1 cup cheese anything that melts except mozzarella, Note 3, shredded
- 1 green onion , sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan-forced). Grease a 22.5cm / 9" pie dish with butter or spray lightly with oil. (Note 4)
- Whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper.
- Scatter most of the ham, cheese and green onion in the pie pan.
- Pour in egg mixture. Top with remaining ham, cheese and green onion.
- Bake 35 minutes until golden on top and centre barely wiggles. Don't overcook, it will lose custardy-ness.
- Remove from oven, rest 5 minutes and watch it deflate!
- Cut then serve with a simple side salad, or stuff into soft rolls, or wrap into burritos (then pan fry to crisp!)
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Notes
- Using cream instead of milk creates a softer, custardy texture similar to traditional quiche; milk yields a firmer, frittata-like result.
- Reduce cream quantity by half if substituting with milk to ensure proper set.
- Limit added salt because ham and cheese provide ample saltiness.
- Use a 9-inch (22.5cm) pie dish for even baking; adjust recipe amounts for different pan sizes to prevent sagging or undercooking.
- Store refrigerated quiche for up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months; reheat covered at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
264cal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
214mg
(71%)
Sodium
499mg
(21%)
Potassium
95mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
927IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
141mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 - 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264cal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 214mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 927IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.