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Crustless Cheese and Green Onion Quiche Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Crustless Quiche recipe is a simple, creamy, and satisfying dish perfect for any meal of the day. Made without a traditional crust, it features a rich custard base of eggs and cream blended with savory diced bacon, melted cheese, and fresh green onions. Baked to golden perfection, this quiche offers a deliciously creamy texture and is quick to prepare, making it an ideal option for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.

Ingredients

Custard Base

  • 5 large eggs (~50-55g / 2oz each)
  • 1 cup heavy/thickened cream (use half the amount if substituting with milk)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Fillings

  • 100g (3.5 oz) diced bacon
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (any variety that melts well except mozzarella)
  • 1 green onion, sliced

For Greasing

  • Butter or cooking spray for greasing the pie dish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) or 160°C (320°F) if fan-forced. Lightly grease a 22.5cm (9-inch) pie dish with butter or spray it with oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Custard: In a bowl, thoroughly whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and smooth, forming the custard base.
  3. Arrange Fillings: Scatter most of the diced bacon, shredded cheese, and sliced green onions evenly on the bottom of the prepared pie dish for an even distribution of flavors.
  4. Combine and Top: Pour the whisked egg and cream mixture over the fillings in the pie dish. Then sprinkle the remaining diced bacon, cheese, and green onions evenly over the top for a flavorful crustless surface.
  5. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center of the quiche just barely wiggles when gently shaken. Avoid overbaking to keep the custardy texture intact.
  6. Rest: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes. During this time, it will deflate slightly as it cools down.
  7. Serve: Slice and serve warm. This crustless quiche pairs wonderfully with a simple side salad, can be stuffed into soft rolls, or wrapped into burritos and pan-fried for a crispy variation.

Notes

  • If substituting milk for cream, reduce the volume of milk to half to maintain the quiche’s richness.
  • Adjust salt according to taste and the saltiness of your bacon and cheese.
  • Avoid mozzarella cheese as it doesn’t melt well and may produce a stringy texture. Cheddar, Swiss, or Gruyere are excellent melting cheese options.
  • Greasing the pie dish well ensures the quiche doesn’t stick and facilitates easy serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/crustless-cheese-and-green-onion-quiche-recipe/