Crustless Broccoli Cheddar Quiche, a healthy recipe that is ready in about 30 minutes. Low carb and gluten free, this vegetarian quiche caters for all tastes. It's absolutely delicious, and a big winner with the whole family.
As much as I like the classic quiche recipe, this crustless quiche exceeded all expectations in terms of taste and also texture. I was unsure how it would turn out without the crust, but I really loved it. It's light, but also filling, and comes out perfectly if you use a non-stick pan, or, even better, a quiche tin with a detachable bottom.
Mind you, you do need to use a non-stick parchment paper too, just because the egg mixture is pretty runny, and it can leak. But if you use a traditional quiche pan, just make sure you butter it well, so that the quiche can be removed easily once it's cooked.
The texture of this crustless broccoli quiche did remind me of my Healthy Breakfast Egg Muffin Cups which could be some mini quiches in fact.
What I love about it, apart from the fact that is super delicious, is that it's so easy to make. Quick and easy recipes is all I blog about (with the occasional not-so-quick recipes, but still easy), but some recipes are just dead easy.
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Ingredients needed
- broccoli head - I used a medium-sized broccoli head
- cheddar cheese - ready grated or a block that you can grate yourself
- milk - full-fat milk is preferable, but semi-skimmed is also ok
- double cream - or heavy cream
- eggs - at room temperature
- salt - to taste
Variations
If you do not have double cream, you can use milk only. So instead of half a cup milk and half a cup cream, you can use one full cup of milk.
Or, you can replace the cream with sour cream, or even cottage cheese, the texture should not change drastically, and I don't expect the quiche to become heavier.
Fish, chicken, bacon, and any other meat, any vegetable you can think of, anything goes - just make sure they are cooked before adding them to the quiche.
But if you'd rather go for the more traditional crust quiche, all you need is the pre-cooked crust, and then you follow the very same steps, and you will get the very best quiche recipe.
Step-by-step photos and instructions
It's super simple to make, and super delicious. I like cooking the broccoli beforehand, to make sure they are tender once the quiche is cooked.
- Add the cooked broccoli to the quiche pan together with the cheese and any other filling you use.
- Separately, beat the eggs, add the milk and cream, season well, and pour it over the other ingredients.
- Bake for about 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (360 Fahrenheit) or until cooked through.
What is the difference between a crustless quiche and a frittata?
A frittata is usually made only with eggs, where the no-crust quiche uses milk and/or cream as well. They can both be baked in the oven, and have anything you fancy as a filling.
Expert tips
Now, how many eggs you add and milk/cream you add depends entirely on the size of your pan. Mine has 19.5 * 18 * 4 cm, so you can use more or less ingredients.
You can enjoy the quiche either warm or cold, but I must say, I actually liked it even better cold. If you want to reheat it, you can either pop it in the microwave or oven.
However, if you go for the crust quiche, always warm it up in the oven, otherwise it becomes soggy. This crustless quiche can be made ahead and refrigerated, or you can cook the broccoli beforehand, and just bake it before your meal.
It's quick, it's easy, and super healthy. Making it from scratch takes actually less time and effort than freezing and defrosting it, so I usually make fresh one every time, rather than freezing. A guilt-free twist on your favourite quiche, this recipe will become a big hit with you too.
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Crustless Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
Ingredients
- 5 medium eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup double cream (heavy cream)
- ½ cup grated Cheddar cheese
- 1 small broccoli head
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
- Break the broccoli head into small florets, and cook for about 5 minutes until tender. Set aside and leave to cool.
- Beat the eggs, then add the milk, double cream, salt and and mix well.
- In a quiche or flan tin, spread the broccoli florets and grated cheese over the bottom on the tin, then pour over the egg mixture.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the quiche is cooked through.
- Serve warm or cold.
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Notes
- Now, how many eggs you add and milk/cream you add depends entirely on the size of your pan. Mine has 19.5 * 18 * 4 cm, so you can use more or less ingredients.
- You can enjoy the quiche either warm or cold, but I must say, I actually liked it even better cold. If you want to reheat it, you can either pop it in the microwave or oven.
- However, if you go for the crust quiche, always warm it up in the oven, otherwise it becomes soggy. This crustless quiche can be made ahead and refrigerated, or you can cook the broccoli beforehand, and just bake it before your meal.
Nutrition
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Dawn Cherie Walker
What kind of milk are you recommending for this recipe? If KETO, no cows milk. So I can't imagine what milk you use?
Daniela Apostol
Yes, the recipe uses cow’s milk - half a cup for the whole recipe. The milk is not consumed as such, but cooked with the rest of the ingredients. Dairy products are used in the keto diet, so l’m unsure why this would be a problem.