Crustless Quiche Lorraine Recipe - Skinnytaste (2024)

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This easy Crustless Quiche Lorraine with bacon and Gruyere is a lighter take on the classic, made lighter without the crust.

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Crustless Quiche Lorraine

I love making crustless quiche for weekend brunches. They are so simple to make. Plus, since there’s no crust, not only is it healthier, but it’s also quicker to prepare. You can mix all the ingredients the night before so it’s ready to bake when you wake up. This Quiche Lorraine is made with Bacon and Gruyere, but you can also try my Ham and Cheese Crustless Quiche, Broccoli and Cheese Crustless Quiche, or if you want the crust this Spinach Ricotta Tomato Quiche is delicious.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 6 strips center cut bacon
  • 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
  • 2/3 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup half & half cream
  • 6 large eggs
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • chopped chives

How To Make Crustless Quiche

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F degrees. Spray a pie dish with oil.
  2. You will start by cooking the bacon until browned then lay the cooked strips on a paper towel, chop the cooked bacon.
  3. Evenly spread the bacon in the dish and top it evenly with the grated gruyere cheese.
  4. Make the custard mixture by whisking together the milk, half and half, eggs, salt, black pepper, and the nutmeg.
  5. Then pour the custard into the dish and top with chives, bake 35 minutes, until the center is set.
  6. Last, cut the quiche into 6 pieces and serve.

Why is quiche Lorraine called quiche Lorraine?

Quiche Lorraine is a popular type of quiche that is named after the Lorraine region of France. It is traditionally made of eggs, cream, and bacon. Over the years, recipes began adding cheese to this classic French quiche.

Can I use milk instead of cream in a quiche?

Yes, you can use milk instead of cream in a quiche to lighten it up, but I like to do a mixture of both for a silkier texture. In this recipe, I use 2/3 cup 2% milk and just ¼ cup half and half.

What should I serve with quiche?

Quiche is great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and can be served hot or room temperature. Here are some serving suggestions for quiche Lorraine for breakfast:

  • Hash Browns
  • Sheet Pan Home Fries
  • Tropical Fruit Salad

And if you’re eating quiche for lunch or dinner, try these side dish recipes:

  • Potato and Green Bean Salad
  • Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts
  • Garden Salad

Variations:

  • Use Swiss or cheddar cheese instead of gruyere.
  • Swap the bacon for chopped ham.
  • Add spinach to the quiche Lorraine for some extra nutrients.
  • If you’d like quiche with a crust, use refrigerated pie dough.
  • Pour the egg mixture into a muffin tin to make crustless quiche Lorraine muffins. Bake at 350 degrees for 28-30 minutes.

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More Quiche Recipes You’ll Love:

  • Crustless Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
  • Petite Crustless Quiche
  • Chicken Quiche
  • Spinach Ricotta Quiche
  • Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche

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Crustless Quiche Lorraine

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Cals:205

Protein:16

Carbs:2.5

Fat:14

This easy Crustless Quiche Lorraine with bacon and Gruyere is a lighter take on the classic, made lighter without the crust.

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: French

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Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 35 minutes mins

Total: 45 minutes mins

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Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 /6th

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 6 strips center cut bacon
  • 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
  • 2/3 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup half & half cream
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350F degrees. Spray a pie dish with oil.

  • Cook the bacon: Heat a large frying pan on medium heat. Arrange strips of bacon in a single layer on the bottom of the pan.

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  • Slowly cook the bacon, turning the strips over occasionally until they are nicely browned then lay the cooked strips on a paper towel, chop the cooked bacon crosswise into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch pieces.

  • Evenly spread the bacon in the dish and top it evenly with the grated gruyere cheese.

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  • Make the custard mixture by whisking together the milk, half and half, eggs, salt, black pepper, and the nutmeg.

  • Pour the custard into the dish and top with chives, bake 35 minutes, until the center is set.

  • Cut the quiche into 6 pieces and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 /6th, Calories: 205 kcal, Carbohydrates: 2.5 g, Protein: 16 g, Fat: 14 g, Saturated Fat: 7 g, Cholesterol: 214.5 mg, Sodium: 350 mg, Sugar: 2 g

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FAQs

Why is my crustless quiche soggy? ›

"Some vegetables, such as sliced large tomatoes or raw zucchini, have a high water content and will make your quiche soggy (even if you follow all steps to avoid this!)," Davila notes. Instead, he recommends roasting vegetables such as mushrooms or eggplant before adding them to your egg mixture.

Is milk better than heavy cream in quiche? ›

Heavy Cream and Milk – For the best tasting quiche, use a combination of whole milk and heavy cream. (Or simply use half-and-half.) Using just heavy cream produces an overly thick filling. Whole milk is great, but a combo of heavy cream and milk is better.

Why does my crustless quiche fall? ›

Excess moisture is one reason why quiches collapse in a watery pool on your plate. Vegetables and meats like ham give off tremendous amounts of water when they're cooked. Therefore, if you're using vegetables in your quiche, it's imperative that you cook them first.

Is quiche okay for weight loss? ›

Keep quiche portions small to control calorie intake. Quiche is a food that has the potential to be healthy, but could also be a diet downfall. Traditional quiche is full of cheese, eggs, cream and made with pie crust, all of which are high-calorie and can be fatty.

How many carbs are in a crustless quiche Lorraine? ›

Asda Crustless Quiche Lorraine (1 quiche) contains 25.8g total carbs, 21g net carbs, 26g fat, 15.6g protein, and 386 calories.

Can you put too many eggs in a quiche? ›

Using too many eggs in the custard results in a quiche that rubbery and too firm when baked, while not using enough will prevent the custard from setting. Follow This Tip: Remember this ratio: 1 large egg to 1/2 cup of dairy.

Should you beat eggs for quiche? ›

BEAT eggs, milk, thyme and salt in medium bowl until blended. Carefully POUR over filling in pie shell. BAKE in center of 375°F oven until center is almost set but jiggles slightly when dish is gently shaken and knife inserted near center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

Should quiche be cooked at 350 or 375? ›

BAKE in center of 375°F oven until center is almost set but jiggles slightly when dish is gently shaken and knife inserted near center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

How many calories are in a quiche lorraine? ›

Quiche Lorraine (with bacon) (1 piece - 1/8 of 9" pie) contains 16.7g total carbs, 16g net carbs, 25.1g fat, 13.5g protein, and 349 calories.

How many calories in a large piece of quiche lorraine? ›

1 slice of quiche lorraine slice (COMFORT FOOD - Quiche Lorraine 9", Grand Traverse Pie Company) contains 560 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 19% carbs, 65% fat, and 15% protein. This is a good source of proteins (39% of your Daily Value).

How many calories are in a individual quiche lorraine? ›

1 serving of quiche lorraine, individual size (Champagne French Bakery Café) contains 760 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 23% carbs, 62% fat, and 16% protein. This is a good source of proteins (54% of your Daily Value), calcium (23% of your Daily Value), and iron (60% of your Daily Value).

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