Description
A delicious and easy-to-make crustless quiche featuring a savory combination of ham, cheese, and green onions. This quiche is baked to perfection with a creamy custard filling and no crust, making it a lighter alternative to traditional quiches without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 5 large eggs (approximately 50-55g / 2oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or thickened cream; halve quantity if substituting with milk)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Fillings
- 100g (3.5 oz) diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheese (any cheese that melts well except mozzarella)
- 1 green onion, sliced
Miscellaneous
- Butter or cooking spray to grease the pan
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) or 160°C (320°F) if using a fan-forced oven. Grease a 22.5cm (9-inch) pie dish with butter or lightly spray with oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and smooth.
- Layer the Filling: Scatter most of the diced ham, shredded cheese, and sliced green onion evenly across the bottom of the prepared pie dish.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg and cream mixture over the layered fillings in the pie dish. Then top with the remaining ham, cheese, and green onion to ensure even distribution.
- Bake the Quiche: Place the pie dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is just set but still slightly wobbly. Avoid overcooking to maintain the custard-like texture.
- Rest the Quiche: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. It will deflate slightly during this time, which is normal.
- Serve: Cut the quiche into slices and serve warm. Pair with a simple side salad, stuff into soft rolls, or wrap into burritos. For the burrito option, pan fry after wrapping to crisp the outside.
Notes
- If substituting milk for cream, reduce the quantity of liquid by half to maintain consistency.
- Use any cheese that melts well except mozzarella to avoid a stringy texture.
- Greasing the pan with butter or oil helps prevent sticking and makes for easier serving.
- Do not overbake the quiche to retain its creamy, custardy texture; it should still wobble slightly in the center when done.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French-inspired
Keywords: crustless quiche, ham and cheese quiche, easy quiche recipe, no crust quiche, brunch recipe, savory quiche
