Crustless Quiche Recipe

Enjoy this light, flavorful Crustless Quiche Recipe loaded with crispy bacon, melty cheese, and fresh veggies, perfect for a low-carb breakfast, brunch, easy dinner or anytime meal.

What You’ll Love About this Quiche Recipe

• Low-Carb & Keto-Friendly – This recipe is great for anyone watching carbs or following a keto lifestyle.
• Gluten-Free – No crust, no gluten, no problem.
• Easy to Make – It requires minimal prep, one dish, and ready in under an hour.
• Fully Customizable – Add your favorite veggies, switch up the cheese, or go all-in on the bacon.
• Meal Prep Hero – It stores well and reheats like a dream for busy family mornings.
• Totally Delicious – Savory, cheesy, and packed with flavor in every bite.

Ingredients to Make a Baked Crustless Quiche Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need to make a Crustless Quiche: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Whole Eggs – One dozen whole eggs form the base of the omelet.
• Protein – Crispy cooked bacon for a smoky flavor.
• Liquid – Half and half liquifies the eggs.
• Cheese – Shredded sharp cheddar cheese adds a pop of cheesy goodness.
• Parmesan Cheese – Parmesan cheese stabilizes the eggs without the need to add flour.
• Broccoli – Steamed broccoli florets adds bulk.
• Onion – Red onion and green onions for a mild onion flavor.
• Peppers – Red bell pepper adds color and a hint of sweet pepper flavor.
• Seasonings – Garlic salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder and ground mustard.

How to Make the BEST Crustless Quiche Recipe

• Heat Oven and Prepare the Baking Dish – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cook the Bacon – Fry the bacon strips in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain, then chop.
• Steam the Broccoli – Stream the broccoli florets until tender then drain well and roughly chop.
• Make the Egg Custard – Whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, garlic salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard and Parmesan cheese until fully combined.
• Combine with the Vegetables – Add the broccoli, red bell pepper, red onion, green onions and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
• Transfer the Egg Mixture to the Dish – Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish. use a fork to evenly distribute the vegetables.
• Sprinkle with Bacon and Cheese – Sprinkle the top with the chopped bacon and reserved cheddar cheese.
• Oven – Bake per the recipe until the center is set when gently shaken.
• Serve – Let stand 5 minutes and serve garnished with green onions or fresh parsley.

Tips for Making Crustless Quiche in the Oven

• Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need: One large bowl, whisk, measuring cups and measuring spoons, cheese grater, sharp knife and chopping board and 13×9-inch baking dish.
• Make-Ahead Tip: You can fully assemble this quiche, cover it with plastic wrap and pop it into the fridge overnight. Allow 15 minutes or so at room temperature and then bake it per the recipe adding and additional 5-10 minutes.

Recipe Variations

• Half Batch: You can use half of the ingredients and bake the quiche in a 9-inch pie pan.
• Protein: You can replace the bacon with 1 cup cooked pork sausage, turkey sausage, ham or andouille.
• Vegetarian Option: You can use vegan sausage crumbles or omit the protein altogether.,
• Vegetables: You could replace broccoli with zucchini or squash, use any variety of bell peppers, jalapeno pepper or poblano pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, use kale or spinach.
• Potatoes: You could add 1 cup of refrigerated shredded hash browns for bulk.
• Cheese: You can use any variety of cheese that you enjoy. Swiss cheese, feta, goat cheese, gruyere cheese, mozzarella cheese, colby jack cheese or smoked gouda cheese.
• Herbs: You could use chopped chives, thyme, basil, parsley or any fresh herbs that you enjoy.
• Pie Crust: Could You Make this Quiche with a Crust? Yes, you could! Use a nonstick metal cake pan or similar so the crust will bake crisp and golden brown. Fit two refrigerated pie crusts into the bottom of the pan, then fill and bake to transform into a classic quiche. You may need to add 10-15 minutes to the baking time. 

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers: Store leftover Crustless Quiche in an airtight container or covered with aluminum foil chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Reheating: Reheat cooled quiche in single servings in the microwave or in an air fryer.
• Freezer: You can freeze this quiche for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in a preheated 350°F oven just before serving.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• 13×9-inch Dish
• Cheese Grater
• Spatula
• Chopping Board and Knives