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    Crustless Quiche

    Dec 29, 2005 · Modified: Jan 1, 2022 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 6 Comments

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    Crustless Quiche - Andrea Meyers

    This crustless quiche recipe from Aunt Joey is tasty and easy, and a great way to use leftover ham. There are plenty of variations and our favorite is with sautéed spinach. Making this gluten-free is easy since there is no crust, just make sure your cottage cheese and ham are gluten-free.

    Recipe Notes

    • The recipe is for a 9-inch pie plate. If you use a quiche pan, increase the ingredients by half.
    • Sautéed Spinach: Use leftover sautéed spinach for the bottom layer, then top with chopped ham and proceed with the rest of the recipe.
    • Spinach: Layer one 10-ounce box frozen spinach (thawed and drained) or any other frozen green vegetable in bottom of pan. Mix eggs, cheese, and cottage cheese and pour over vegetables.
    • Seafood: Substitute ¾ cup chopped seafood of choice for ham.
    • Add other vegetables, such as cooked broccoli, onions, or roasted red peppers. You can even use jalapeño peppers for a little spice.

    Crustless Quiche - Andrea Meyers

    [Updated July 2014.]

    Crustless Quiche Recipe - Andrea Meyers
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    Crustless Quiche

    Adapted from Aunt Joey.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: cheddar cheese, cheese, eggs, gluten free, ham, quiche
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 160kcal
    Author: Andrea Meyers

    Equipment

    • 9-inch pie plate, lightly coated with cooking spray
    • small mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces cooked ham (cut into bite-size pieces)
    • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
    • 4 large eggs (beaten)
    • 8 ounces cottage cheese
    • 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
    • ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • pinch sea salt
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    Preparation

    • Preheat oven to 375° F/190° C.
    • Spread ham on bottom of the prepared pie plate and sprinkle with ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • Mix eggs, cottage cheese, green onions, parsley, black pepper, and sea salt. Pour over the ham and cheese and sprinkle on the remaining cheddar cheese.
    • Bake for 45 minutes or until slightly golden brown. Allow to cool 5 minutes, then serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Theresa says

      February 24, 2011 at 3:24 am

      Thanks Andrea, awesome quiche - eating it now!! 🙂

      Reply
    2. Erika says

      September 16, 2012 at 7:14 pm

      Made this tonight for dinner. It was super easy and gluten free for my family! I added broccoli and a little onion, and 1 extra egg. It had a great taste and I'll definitely make it again! Thanks!!!

      Reply
    3. Denise says

      October 28, 2014 at 6:01 am

      Hello Andrea!
      I love this quiche so much!! I made it for the women I work with for a potluck lunch, and this quiche was the most popular dish there!! The only thing I did differently is that I used half fat free and half light cheese, and I used fat free cottage cheese. I also made mine with sauteed red peppers and onions. It was so good, no one could tell I didn't use full fat ingredients!! Thank you so much for this recipe!!
      Denise

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      • Andrea says

        October 28, 2014 at 6:27 pm

        Thanks Denise, I'm so glad you enjoyed the quiche. 🙂

        Reply

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