Crustless Broccoli Bacon Quiche

The recipe for Crustless Broccoli Bacon Quiche is one of my favorite recipes.  It is low in carbs, nutritious, and delicious.

Crustless quiche is easy to make

I make quiche very often for my family, first of all, because we love it around here and second because it is an effortless breakfast or lunch item that we can take to work.

Have a slice in the morning with your favorite coffee, or make a salad and have the quiche for lunch. Delicious!

What kind of vegetables you can use for a quiche if broccoli is not your thing:

I always try to get creative in the kitchen, so I use any vegetables in the refrigerator. Sometimes it is broccoli, but it could also be spinach, onion, pepper, asparagus, or mushrooms.

I am also interested in eating clean and healthy, so the eggs and sour cream I use are always organic. I also use quality cheese. 

Milk, half and half, heavy cream, or sour cream?

People asked me what I put in my quiche and why it is different from other recipes. I believe it is the cream or the sour cream I mix with the eggs instead of using milk or half and half, as you will see in many American recipes.

In fact, I discovered recently reading the Larousse Gastronomique that the original quiche recipe has a base made with beaten eggs and cream, or cream Fraiche, the European substitute for our American sour cream.

I was happy to learn that, as I always used sour cream in my quiche recipes because I liked the texture.

Milk will give a spongy texture to the quiche. I like using sour cream because the texture is creamier and more delicious. If you are looking to cut down the fat in your diet, milk is a good option but keep in mind that the texture will differ.

Can I replace bacon with other types of meat?

My preference is ham if I do not have bacon available. However, use them if you live in an area where cold cuts are more diverse.

It could be smoked pork loin, smoked pork shoulder, smoked beef shoulder, pastrami, etc.

How to make Crustless Broccoli Bacon Quiche:

Step 1 . Cook bacon and onion together.

Use a skillet on medium heat for this step. Chop the bacon into small pieces and do the same with the onion. Add them to the skillet and cook until the onions are translucid and the bacon is cooked.

Step 2. Add broccoli.

I sometimes use frozen broccoli, which always makes my life easier.

Cook the broccoli halfway through, ensuring that any liquid in the pan is almost evaporated. Set the pan aside and let the broccoli, bacon, and onions cool down while taking care of the eggs.

Step 3. Prepare the egg mixture.

Beat the eggs, add the sour cream, mix, then add the shredded cheese.

Step 4. Assemble the dish.

Place the broccoli, ham, and onions at the bottom of a 9-inch square or round baking dish and pour over the eggs, sour cream, and cheese mixture.

Sprinkle more cheese on top (optional), bake, and enjoy.

How easy is that? There is little room for error, so you can do it, even if you have never made quiche before.

If you liked this recipe, you might also like some other quiche recipes on the blog, like Crustless Spinach with Smoked Meat and Gouda Cheese and Caramelized Onion Tart.

If you have guests or a potluck, this recipe of Vegetarian mini quiche is a great one. 

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Yield: 8 servings

Crustless Broccoli Bacon Quiche

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The recipe for Crustless Broccoli Bacon Quiche is one of my favorite recipes. It is low in carbs, nutritious, and gluten-free.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

• 8 ounces frozen broccoli or fresh
• 1 onion, medium and chopped
• 8 ounces bacon (or ham) chopped in small pieces
• 5 eggs
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese or Gruyere cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. In a medium pan, saute the chopped onion and meat (bacon or ham) together. Add a tablespoon of oil if you use ham instead of bacon. Cook until the onions are translucid and the meat is cooked.
3. Add the broccoli.
4. Mix the ingredients and cook them for about 5 minutes until the broccoli is half cooked and the liquid in the pan evaporates.
5. Add salt and pepper to your taste.
6. Remove the broccoli, onions, and bacon from the pan and place them on the bottom of a 9-inch square or round pie/quiche pan.
7. Let the broccoli and bacon cool for a few minutes.
8. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs together.
9. Add sour cream to the mixture and shredded cheese.
10. Pour the eggs with the cheese and sour cream over the broccoli.
11. Bake the quiche for about 50 minutes at 350F, until it is lightly brown outside and cooked inside.
12. Insert a toothpick in the middle and check if it is done. The toothpick should come out clean.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 209Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 279mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 13g

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