This crustless ham and cheese quiche is perfect for breakfast or brunch. It's rich, cheesy, packed with protein, and comes together in just one bowl - no crust required!
This easy quiche is made with eggs, diced ham, shredded cheese, and green onions. The best part is that it takes less than an hour to make! It's the perfect make-ahead breakfast recipe!
Easy Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche
If you're looking for an easy brunch recipe that looks fancy, then look no further! This easy crustless quiche is silky, custardy, and delicious. The best part is it's made with just 5 ingredients, if you don't count the salt and pepper.
As an added plus, this ham and cheese quiche is also low carb, high protein, and great for meal prep. It's also a great way to use leftover ham.
My Keto Breakfast Casserole inspired this recipe, and it also pairs well with these fluffy Keto Pancakes!
Ingredients for ham and cheese quiche without crust
Here's what you'll need to make this recipe:
- Eggs - Use large eggs to ensure you have the perfect egg-to-cream ratio.
- Heavy Cream - Heavy cream creates a silky textured quiche. If you prefer a lighter, fluffier quiche, you can use milk instead. You can also use a combination of both.
- Ham - You can use leftover ham or pre-diced ham.
- Shredded Cheese - I used a combination of cheddar and Swiss cheese, but feel free to switch it up. I've tried this with Gruyere, and it tastes amazing!
- Chopped Green Onions - Green onions add great flavor and nice color to the quiche.
- Salt and Pepper - Ham is naturally salty, so we'll just be using a little bit of salt and pepper to amplify the flavors here.
See recipe card for specific quantities.
How to make crustless ham and cheese quiche
Step by step instructions:
- Step 1: Combine the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Lightly beat the mixture.
- Step 2: Add the diced ham, sliced green onions, and shredded cheeses to a greased 9-inch pie dish and spread evenly.
- Step 3: Pour the egg mixture over the ham mixture.
- Step 4: Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes. Allow the quiche to set for 20 minutes after baking.
Note: I like to sprinkle a little extra shredded cheese and sliced green onions over top the quiche mixture before baking. This way, the cheese and green onions are evenly distributed throughout the quiche. It also adds extra flavor!
Tips for making crustless quiche
- To prevent eggy quiche, bake at a lower temperature, like 350 degrees, and avoid overbeating the eggs.
- Allow the quiche to rest for at least 15 minutes before eating, so that it has a chance to set. This makes slicing it easier.
- Use a 9 inch pie dish for the best results. Be sure to grease the dish to prevent the quiche from sticking to the pan.
- Don't overbake the quiche. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes. It is done when the center is just set and slightly jiggly. It will finish baking as it rests.
Storing leftovers
Crustless ham and cheese quiche can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Simply reheat individual slices for about 20 - 30 seconds in the microwave, or warm in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes.
Crustless quiche can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Store in an airtight container. Allow it to thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Variations and Add-ins
The great thing about quiche is that you can add in your favorite proteins and vegetables to your liking. Here are a few ideas for quiche add-ins:
- Meats - add in crumbled cooked bacon, cooked breakfast sausage, or shredded rotisserie chicken to switch up the protein.
- Cheeses - Gruyere, Colby Jack, Parmesan, and Mozzarella would all be delicious with this recipe!
- Veggies - Add in sautéed vegetables for extra flavor. A few ideas are spinach, sliced mushrooms, diced bell peppers, diced onions, or chopped broccoli.
FAQs
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Heavy cream results in a richer, silkier quiche. Milk results in a lighter, fluffier quiche. You can also use a combination of both (or use half and half) for a more balanced texture.
Use precooked ham for ham and cheese quiche. Diced precooked ham can be found in the meat section of the grocery store. You can also use leftover cooked ham, and dice it yourself.
Quiche Lorraine is a specific type of quiche recipe made with bacon, cream, and eggs. Other quiches can be made with or without any type of meat.
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Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche
This crustless ham and cheese quiche is an easy breakfast or brunch that comes together with just a few simple ingredients. It's protein-packed, light, and perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups ham, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 9-inch round pie dish.
- Crack the eggs in a medium mixing bowl. Pour in the heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper. Lightly whisk until everything is mixed together.
- Add the diced ham, sliced green onions, and shredded cheeses to the pie dish. Spread the ingredients evenly across the dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the ham mixture.
- Bake in the oven uncovered for 35 - 40 minutes.
- Allow the quiche to set for 15 minutes after baking. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
- To prevent a dense eggy quiche, be sure not to overbeat the egg mixture.
- Milk may be used instead of heavy cream. If using milk, only use 1/2 cup as it is thinner than heavy cream and has less fat.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 315Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 239mgSodium: 642mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 18g
All nutritional information and calculations are provided as a courtesy. Nutritional values are estimates only. Variations may occur due to product, and brand selection. You should not rely on this information for medical advice.
Kay is passionate about living a healthy low carb lifestyle. She loves low carb comfort foods that are also family-friendly!
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