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Published: Jan 24, 2023 · Modified: Aug 13, 2024 by Sara

Crustless Breakfast Quiche

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This crustless breakfast quiche is low carb without compromising on flavor- And best of all, you can totally customize it to your taste!  

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  • Why you'll love this Quiche Without Crust
  • Ingredients for Crustless Breakfast Quiche
  • How to make quiche without crust
  • Substitutions and Variations
  • Storage Tips
  • What to serve with Crustless Breakfast Quiche
  • Want more low-carb recipes?
  • Recipe FAQs
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  • Savory Breakfast Recipes

The crustless quiche is hearty and delicious, but also guilt-free because it is made without a crust! I made this easy crustless quiche recipe with delicious breakfast sausage, pepper jack cheese, bell peppers, and onions, but you can totally customize it to suit your tastes and what you have on hand.

We have learned from experience that our readers love a dish that leaves out the pie crust- Our Crustless Tomato Pie is one of our most popular recipes of all time, and that Crustless Squash Pie is not far behind.

Why you'll love this Quiche Without Crust

  • It's easy- All you need is a little time to cook the meat and veggies you want to put in the no-crust quiche and into the oven it goes!
  • It's versatile- We made our crustless quiche with sausage, pepper jack cheese, bell peppers, and onions, but you can use whatever you have!
  • It's family friendly- By loading this crustless quiche with your family's preferred ingredients, you get a healthy dish that even the pickiest eaters will love.
  • It's low carb- By making the quiche without a crust, you save yourself the carbs while still having a hearty breakfast.
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Ingredients for Crustless Breakfast Quiche

  • Eggs- This will form the foundation for your quiche. Use room temperature eggs for each blending. 
  • Heavy cream- The heaviness of the cream will make the no crust quiche silky smooth. You can also use regular milk if you prefer, but it won't be as rich. 
  • Breakfast meat- We used breakfast sausage, but you can use ham, bacon, or whatever you prefer!
  • Vegetables- We used red bell pepper and onion
  • Seasonings- We used garlic powder, salt, and pepper
  • Pepper Jack cheese- To give the quiche a satisfying cheesiness and a hint of spice.

Check the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

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How to make quiche without crust

  1. First, cook your peppers and onions (or whatever veggies you care to use) in a large skillet with olive oil until soft.
  2. Then, add your sausage and cook until it's no longer pink. If you're trading out the sausage for diced ham or crumbled bacon you can skip this step and just add them in at the end. Be sure to drain the sausage well.
  3. Next you're going to whisk together the eggs, cream, and seasonings in a large bowl. I just used salt, pepper, and garlic powder, but you can use whatever floats your boat!
  4. Fold the meat, cooked vegetables, and cheese into the egg mixture and pour the quiche filling into a prepared quiche dish or pie pan.
  5. Bake 35 minutes or until set in the middle and golden brown on the edges. Let the baked quiche cool 5 minutes before cutting into individual slices.

Substitutions and Variations

This recipe is 100% customizable so use whatever ingredients you'd like. Not a fan of sausage? Try ham or bacon. You could even use turkey bacon to lighten it up even more!

Don't want the spice from the pepper jack? Use cheddar cheese, Monterey jack, or a Mexican blend. If you want your savory quiche to taste totally different, try feta cheese, gruyere cheese, or even Swiss cheese like is used in a classic quiche lorraine.

The veggie options are completely endless. Here are some of my favorite ingredients that would be delicious in this easy quiche recipe:

  • bell peppers
  • fresh spinach
  • broccoli - a broccoli quiche is a classic!
  • green onions
  • yellow or red onion, or even shallot
  • mushrooms
  • fresh herbs
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Storage Tips

Covered and refrigerated, this will keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

You can also freeze it after cooking and it will keep up to 2 months! Just be sure to thaw it overnight before serving and then heat it up in the oven until good and hot. About 15 minutes at 350 degrees should be good.

What to serve with Crustless Breakfast Quiche

This no crust quiche is a whole meal in one since it has protein, dairy, and vegetables. If you want to whip up something else to serve alongside it, try our Peppered Bacon, Air Fryer Home Fries, Fried Apples, or Caramelized Peaches.

Want more low-carb recipes?

From main dishes to side dishes, we've got you covered!

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  • Muffaletta Salad
  • Slow-cooker Mexican Shredded Beef
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  • Vegetable Au Gratin
  • Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers
  • Squash Casserole
  • Parmesan Crusted Chicken
  • Air Fryer Greek Chicken Skewers
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Recipe FAQs

How big is a quiche dish?

Our research tell us that the average quiche dish is about 9.5 inches in diameter, but they vary in how deep they are. Our dish was 1.25 inches deep, so the ingredient amounts below are perfect for that size, but adjust them to fit your dish size.

Can you freeze a quiche?

Yes! Wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, a quiche will stay good in the freezer for up to 2 months. Just be sure to let it thaw overnight before heating up your crustless quiche to be served.

What is the difference between a quiche and a frittata?

Usually, the main difference is that a quiche typically has a crust. Of course, this is a no-crust quiche, so we're past that. The second difference is that a frittata has less diary in it and is begun on a stovetop, making it more like an open-faced omelette.

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Crustless breakfast quiche with slice cut on white background

Crustless Breakfast Quiche

Sara
This crustless breakfast quiche is low carb without compromising on flavor- And best of all, you can totally customize it to your taste!
4.85 from 19 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Servings 8 servings
Calories 334 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 10 oz. ground breakfast sausage
  • 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Over medium high heat, cook pepper and onions in the olive oil for about 5 minutes or until soft.
  • Add the sausage and cook, breaking up until no longer pink. Drain off excess grease.
  • Whisk together eggs, cream, and seasonings in a large bowl.
  • Fold sausage, vegetables, and cheese into egg mixture. Pour into a prepared quiche dish and bake 35 minutes or until set in the middle. Let cool 5 minutes before cutting.

Notes

  • Ham or cooked and crumbled bacon can be substituted for the sausage and added to the mixture last.
  • You may substitute a different cheese if you prefer, such as cheddar or Monterey Jack. 

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 17gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 592mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1107IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 1mg
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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Wanda says

    February 03, 2023 at 1:26 pm

    5 stars
    I love quiche but have never had it crustless. Definitely going to try this on the weekend for brunch. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Beth says

    February 03, 2023 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    I'm getting so hungry just looking at this. I know what we're having for breakfast tomorrow!

    Reply
  3. Dana says

    February 03, 2023 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    Who needs a crust! Seriously. This was perfect. You still get a nice crispy edge and sides. And the flavors here are wonderful.

    Reply
  4. Tavo says

    February 03, 2023 at 2:43 pm

    5 stars
    I loved how the quiche turned out and the fact that you don´t eve need a crust! Definitely making it again. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  5. Rhonda says

    February 03, 2023 at 2:53 pm

    5 stars
    I was careful with the ingredients and made it gluten-free. Yum.

    Reply
  6. Angela says

    July 18, 2023 at 6:55 pm

    This quiche is delicious. We loved it. Definitely making it again. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      July 18, 2023 at 10:27 pm

      Thanks so much for letting us know Angela. A star rating would be most appreciated!

      Reply
  7. Susan E. says

    August 05, 2023 at 12:58 pm

    Can this be prepared day before and baked next morning?

    Reply
  8. Jody Lester says

    September 10, 2023 at 11:23 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and easy. This is the one to make thanks

    Reply
    • Pam says

      September 11, 2023 at 7:52 am

      Thanks, Jody!

      Reply
  9. Susan says

    December 11, 2023 at 8:43 pm

    Can this be prepared and frozen unbaked?

    Reply
    • Pam says

      December 12, 2023 at 9:30 am

      We haven't tested it Susan. I would bake it and then thaw and warm it up. If you try freezing it unbaked come back and leave a comment letting us all know how it turned out.

      Reply
  10. Angie says

    March 05, 2024 at 7:55 pm

    Delicious and easy. I have made this many times. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      March 06, 2024 at 2:15 pm

      Yay! Thanks for letting us know Angie.

      Reply
  11. Linda says

    August 30, 2024 at 3:08 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic recipe, we love it. Easy to make and make any substitutions if necessary. Also, love the dish you used, have the same one and it gets used a lot. Thank you, keep the recipes coming to my inbox.

    Reply
    • Pam says

      September 01, 2024 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks so much Linda!

      Reply
  12. Jan says

    January 18, 2025 at 11:37 pm

    5 stars
    I made this and wait to make it again, others are waiting for me to make it again. Thx.

    Reply
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