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posted by Liz Berg
on November 14, 2018 (updated 10/7/22)
Having a Crustless Spinach Quiche in the refrigerator is a delicious way to have a high protein, low carb breakfast ready to go!
A Crustless Quiche provides a solid nutritious way to start the day. Highly adaptable, add your favorite ingredients to make it your own.
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1 Why You Must Make
2 How to Make
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 You May Also Like
5 Crustless Spinach Quiche
Why You Must Make
- I’ve never been a proponent of starting my day with a carb-heavy, sugary breakfast. That just puts me in the mood to crawl back into bed. This crustless quiche can easily be made ahead and then gently zapped in the microwave for an almost instant, healthy breakfast!
- This vegetable quiche is stuffed with spinach, of course, two kinds of cheese, garlic, and mushrooms. But you can shake up the ingredients any way you’d like. How about some roasted bell peppers and artichokes? The hubby isn’t a fan of either mushrooms or artichoke hearts, but he’d love some cooked Italian sausage or bacon added to his version.
- Using all cheddar cheese or adding some Swiss into the mix would be nice, too. Try this easy spinach quiche with your favorite cheeses. It’s an extremely versatile recipe.
How to Make
- When there’s no homemade crust involved, making a quiche is super simple.
- Start by sauteing any ingredients that might taste better pre-cooked, like mushrooms or onions. If using spinach, make sure it’s squeezed very dry so the excess moisture does not water down the custard.
- Next, layer the filling ingredients as directed in the recipe.
- Make the custard by whisking together the eggs, milk, and/or cream along with any seasonings.
- Pour over the fillings.
- Top with a little more cheese if desired and bake as directed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the Difference Between a Quiche and Frittata?
A quiche is made with a mixture of eggs and milk, cream or half and half. The texture is softer and creamier than what you’d find with a traditional frittata, which can contain many of the same add-ins, but no milk. A frittata is more like a skillet omelet.
Also, a frittata is typically started on the cooktop, then finished off in the oven. Quiche is just baked, though some of the vegetable components are cooked in a skillet first to brown and soften, like with this spinach quiche recipe.
Can You Freeze Quiche?
This spinach quiche can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days after baking. If you’d like to freeze a quiche, it can be baked, then frozen or unbaked, then frozen. Wrap well in heavy-duty foil or place in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag.
When freezing an unbaked quiche, first put it on a baking sheet in the freezer until frozen, then wrap. This will prevent any of the contents from spilling before it is frozen solid. If freezing is the plan, consider making it in a disposable aluminum pie plate. Do not defrost before baking an uncooked quiche or reheating a cooked quiche.
How Do You Reheat Leftover Quiche?
One thing you don’t want to do is zap your leftover quiche slice into a rubbery mess. High heat will over-tighten the protein threads pushing the water out of the web of amino acids causing the eggs to become tough.
You can reheat your quiche at 325º for about 20 minutes or until warmed through the middle. Since this quiche does not have a crust it may not need as much time as a crusted version.
Alternatively, you can gently reheat a slice of quiche at 50% power at 20-second increments until warm. The times will vary depending on the power of your microwave.
Bringing the quiche out of the refrigerator and letting it sit on the counter for 20+ minutes to get the chill off will lessen the chance of overcooking when using the microwave.
You May Also Like
If you’re looking for other breakfast ideas, my family loved these from the blog:
- Egg Muffins in Ham Cups
- Gruyere Spinach Strata
- Sun-Dried Tomato Spinach Quiche
- Zucchini Quiche with Prosciutto
- I’ve also had my eye on this Slow Cooker Fritatta with Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Pepper and Fetafrom Kalyn’s Kitchen
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The Recipe:
Crustless Spinach Quiche
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Yield4 servings
A crust free vegetable quiche with spinach and mushrooms!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4-8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 10 oz box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 6 eggs
- ¾ cup milk, I used 2%
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup sharp cheddar, diced
- ¾ cup shredded Gouda cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste, I used ¾ teaspoon kosher salt and a generous ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9-inch pie plate and set aside.
- Add olive oil to a non-stick skillet and saute the mushrooms, garlic, and a pinch of salt until mushrooms are lightly browned and have given off all their liquid.
- Add the spinach and mix and heat for a minute to remove any excess moisture.
- Place the spinach mixture in the bottom of the pie dish, followed by the cheddar chunks.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pie plate. Top with the shredded Gouda cheese.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown (ovens may vary). Slice and serve.
Notes
Feel free to substitute your favorite cheeses.
Omit the mushrooms if you're not a fan.
If you'd like to use a 2 piece quiche pan, you'll want to wrap the exterior with a couple of layers of foil so it doesn't leak into your oven while baking.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1 large slice
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 367Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 1794mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 20g
Recipe updated to make a thicker quiche.
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posted by Liz Berg on November 14, 2018
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Melinda Widen — Reply
Hi Lizzie,
Made this tonight, adults loved it, granddaughters thought it looked gross and wouldn’t taste it…more for us! Thanks for another great recipe!-
Liz Berg — Reply
Ha, ha! That happens around here a lot, except with the picky hubby and daughter. xo
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wilhelmina — Reply
I love quiche in every form, but this one is at the top of my list. I really like that without a crust I feel like it reheats perfectly! My husband has taken to swiping the leftovers for work lunches!
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mimi rippee — Reply
Great idea! So many people don’t want carbs, so this is brilliant! Love the filling.
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MARY H HIRSCH — Reply
Although I would prefer a quiche with crust, this is a more desirable nutricious version and much more calorie – friendly. I can make myself adjust occasionally. It would be nice not to get up in the morning and make oatmeal. (which is what I do every single morning) I think this winter, when I have more time, I will go out on the proverbial limb and diversify!.
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Marissa — Reply
This is just the kind of breakfast dish that has me jumping out of bed in the morning! Though I love quiche, most of the time I don’t want to be eating pie crust for breakfast. 😉 So this crustless version is absolutely perfect!
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Blackswan — Reply
I usually buy my quiche from Delifrance. Wish I can make one too! xoxo
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Pam — Reply
Sounds and looks delicious, Liz! I haven’t made quiche in a long time and this is a must try. Thanks!
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Lynn@Happier Than A Pig In Mud — Reply
Boy this sounds good! I haven’t made one in a while… Adding to my list-thanks:@)
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angiesrecipes — Reply
A perfectly delicious and low carb meal! I need to bake one soon. Thanks for sharing, Liz.
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Laura | Tutti Dolci — Reply
I love quiche, this is perfect for weekend brunch!
