This Keto Crustless Ham & Cheese Quiche is a tasty, low-carb lunch, breakfast, or brunch alternative. We can easily prepare this quiche, and it is very flavorful and delightful as well. This crustless quiche has a thick & creamy texture without the need for a crust and is made with basic ingredients like heavy cream, eggs, ham, & cheese. You can easily customize this recipe and also add the preferred cheeses, spinach, or mushrooms according to your liking. Each slice is soft on the inside and has a slightly crispy top after baking till it’s golden and firm. This crustless ham and cheese quiche is storage-friendly and it reheats well. The whole family will love this delicious and filling crustless quiche, whether you’re on a ketogenic diet or simply craving a hearty, cozy dinner.
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STATS:
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Prep time: Ten minutes.
- Cook time: Thirty-five mins
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Servings: 8
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main, Brunch, Breakfast
- Diet: Keto, Low Carb, Gluten-Free
EQUIPMENT:
- Quiche dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Beater
INGREDIENTS:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups ham
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup green onions
- Salt and pepper
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
EGGS:
- We have to use large, fresh eggs for the finest texture and rise. Egg is the base ingredient in the quiche, and it also provides its structure and protein.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy Cream gives the quiche a rich, creamy texture. You can use half-and-half instead for a lighter version, but it may significantly alter the texture & carbohydrate content.
HAM:
- We use diced ham such as deli or leftover Christmas ham. For variation, you can also use cooked bacon, turkey, or sausage.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- Sharp cheddar cheese is a favorite due to its flavor and meltiness. We can also add the Gruyère, Swiss, or mozzarella for a variety of textures and flavors.
GREEN ONIONS:
- Add some freshness and a subtle onion taste using green onions. If you’d like, you can eliminate or use chives instead.
SEASONING:
- We can season the quiche with salt, pepper, & garlic powder which improves the flavor. We would also sprinkle some fresh herbs, like thyme, parsley, or rosemary to make the quiche more aromatic.
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INSTRUCTION:
- We can heat-up the oven at three-seventy-five degrees F.
- Then we can apply the butter on the quiche pan.
- We can add the salt, eggs, pepper, heavy cream, and garlic powder in a large bowl and beat all the components till they get well combined.
- Then we can add the green onions, ham, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella and mix everything with the spatula.
- We can pour the mixture into the quiche dish and use the spatula to even the batter.
- Then we can bake the quiche for 35 to 40 minutes or till it gets brown from the top & firm in the center.
- We can properly cool down the quiche for 5-10 minutes then we can slice the quiche with the knife.
TIPS:
- We can broil the quiche for the last 2-3 minutes so that the quiche gets golden from the top and gets crispy as well.
- You can also add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables and to make the quiche more delicious and healthy.
- We can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper or sliced jalapeños to prepare the spicy quiche.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can store the ham and cheese quiche in an airtight box and save the quiche for 4 days in the fridge.
FREEZER:
- We can cover the remaining slices of the ham and cheese quiche in the plastic wrap and then store this quiche for 2 months.
FAQs:
Is this ham and cheese quiche low in carbs content?
- Yes, this quiche is low in carbs content and it just comprises 2g net carbs and 18g proteins present in a single serving of this ham and cheese quiche.
Will we store this crust less quiche?
- Yes, we would save this ham and cheese quiche in the airtight container and preserve this quiche in the fridge for 4 days or for 2 months in the freezer.
Can I add milk to make this quiche?
- Yes, we can add milk as a substitute for heavy cream to make this ham and cheese quiche but the quiche won’t remain the same indulgent and rich, and carbs content might increase also.
Can I add some vegetables to this ham and cheese quiche?
- Yes, we can add some vegetables to these ham and cheese quiche but it should be keto-friendly.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fiber: 0g
Net carbs: 2g
Total carbs: 2g
Protein: 18g
Fat: 19g
Sodium: 450mg
Calories: 250 kcal
Potassium: 180mg