Crustless Quiche
A crustless quiche is a variation of the classic quiche, where the traditional pastry crust is omitted, offering a lighter and simpler alternative. This savoury dish features a rich and flavorful filling composed of eggs, cream, cheese, vegetables, and proteins.
Ingredients
- 250 grams of sliced mushrooms
- 200 grams of chopped spinach
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups of cooked chicken
- ¼ cup cream (cooking cream or heavy cream)
- 6 eggs
- ¼ cup shredded cheese Cheddar, Parmesan or your choice
- 150 grams of cheddar-mozzarella mix or cheese of your choice
- Pepper to taste
- Salt
- Chilli flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Heat any cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic cloves and saute. Add the thinly sliced mushroom and pepper. Cook until softened and all the water evaporates. Transfer them to a bowl.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped spinach and pepper. Saute until wilted or for 2-3 minutes.
- Add them to the mushroom and mix the cooked chicken and ¼ cup cheddar cheese or any cheese of your choice. (See notes)
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream. Season with pepper, and any optional herbs or spices you like.
- Cheese can vary significantly in saltiness, so it's always good to check the salt content of the cheese before adding salt to the dish.
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish or quiche pan. Add the vegetable mixture into the dish and pour the egg mixture.
- Sprinkle the cheese on the top and season it with chilli flakes and pepper. Adding chilli flakes is purely optional.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes or until the quiche is set in the centre, but still slightly moist and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the crustless quiche to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy your delicious crustless quiche!
- Serve it with a side salad or a bowl of soup.
Notes
Chicken: Boneless chicken pieces, seasoned with paprika, pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, and salt. Heat oil in a skillet, add the seasoned chicken and saute. Cook until done and all the water evaporates. Instead, You can also use leftover chicken or grilled chicken.
The crustless quiches are versatile, so feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favourite ingredients like cooked bacon, ham, or different types of cheese.
Since this is a crustless quiche, it's essential to grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking.
Cheese can vary significantly in saltiness, so it's always good to check the salt content of the cheese before adding salt to the dish.
Be careful with ingredients that release a lot of moisture, such as tomatoes or zucchini. Excess moisture can affect the texture of the quiche.
Allow the quiche to rest for a few minutes after baking. This helps it set and makes slicing easier.
Spinach: If you are using frozen spinach, make sure to thaw and squeeze out the excess water before sauteing.
Cream: I used cooking cream here in this recipe. You can also use heavy cream, milk or half-and-half. For a lighter option, you can use whole milk. This will result in a less rich but still flavorful quiche.
