Easter is upon us, and there is no better breakfast or brunch to get the whole family together than this easy crustless quiche recipe with vegetables and sausage.
A combination of sweet peppers, shallots, onion, kale, sausage, gruyere, and creamy custard brings this appetizing budget-friendly, healthy quiche breakfast together in minutes. It’s the perfect way to add vegetables to a dish for picky eaters.
Why do you need to make this recipe?
- This simple crustless quiche, as the name implies, has no base, it’s merely a custard (egg and heavy cream) mixed with vegetables of choice, and if you ask me - with the right choice of sausage, ham or bacon, it is a meal that is guaranteed to become your family's favorite any time of the day.
- A quiche without crust is also low in carbs, so this should be up your list of meals to enjoy for those of you who are on a low-carb diet.
- It's a one-pot dish, and it's fairly easy to make
- it's loaded with vegetables
This healthy quiche recipe is a classic of famous French cuisine and, of course, as it usually is with dishes, there are several variants. It's best to choose a modification that will save you time, make it simple, and taste excellent.
You only need less than 60 minutes from scratch for this vegetable quiche! You can serve it as an appetizer or cut it into bite-size and serve it as a breakfast buffet paired with fluffy pancakes and zopf bread.
This dish is ideal for those who don’t like the rules because you can always change the recipe - something to omit, something to add, and the taste will never be less than excellent.
Ingredients
Here are some of the main ingredients needed for this healthy egg breakfast recipe:
- Eggs: this is the main ingredient, and it's chuck full of nutrients, high in protein, and healthy amounts of vitamins and minerals.
- Heavy cream: this adds creaminess to the quiche filling. For a lighter option, use milk or half and half for the same great taste.
- Onion and shallots: shallots add an aromatic flavor to the dish. Use the same volume of sweet onion if you can't find shallots.
- Peppers: I used sweet peppers. Bell pepper works just fine; make sure to chop them finely so they cook evenly. As a vegetable, this adds a healthy balance to the quiche dish.
- Smoked sausage: bacon and Ham are also great substitutes. You can leave this out if you want a vegetarian quiche lorraine.
- Kale: is rich in nutrients, and it adds a significant health benefit to the body.
- Cheese: I love gruyere's rich, nutty, and creamy flavor. A good substitute will be Engelberg Cheddar (A variety of Swiss cheese) or gouda cheese.
How to make Quiche without Crust
- Preheat the oven and grease the pie dish
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add saute the vegetables.
- Combine eggs and heavy cream in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooled veggie mixture and sausage into the egg mix. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, gently stir the mix to incorporate the ingredients. Adjust taste.
- Pour the mixture into the greased pie dish, and bake.
Storage
If you have any leftovers ( how can you?), freeze them in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Say what? Heat on high in the microwave for 30 seconds intervals until warm, or place in an oven-safe dish plate and heat for 15 minutes or so at 375°F.
Substitutes
Spinach: Instead of using kale, try making a crustless quiche with spinach. Fresh baby spinach works fine. It can either be fresh or frozen. If using frozen, place the frozen spinach under running water to thaw. Squeeze any excess water before adding to the quiche filling.
Cheese: semi-soft cheeses like gouda, gorgonzola, cheddar, and fontina cheese can be used instead of f gruyere.
Cream: you can make this quiche recipe without cream or cheese, and it will still turn out great. Use milk in place of cream.
Eggs: A good vegan egg substitute is tofu, preferably firm.
Meat: Make it a quiche lorraine with bacon. Other meat subs are ham and prosciutto. Use tempeh bacon or sausage for a vegan quiche option.
Top Tips
- You can use muffin tins or a casserole dish to make this dish. Make sure to grease the pan properly for easy release.
- If, for some reason, the quiche begins to brown at the top when it’s not yet cooked, cover the top with aluminum foil and bake at 5 minutes intervals making sure to check before adding more time to avoid it from drying out.
- This dish is easy to prep ahead of time. Just combine all the ingredients mentioned above and transfer to an airtight freezer container or ziplock bag, making sure to release any air. Freeze for a month or so, and thaw completely in the refrigerator when you are ready to use. Pour the content into a baking dish and bake.
The possibilities are enormous, preparation is easy, and it takes only a little creativity to make a quiche recipe without crust unique to your taste. Go ahead and give this excellent vitamin-packed egg quiche recipe a try. I fall in love with every bite, and I am sure everyone will.
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Maureen
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Crustless Vegetable and Sausage Quiche
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 ¼ Cups Heavy cream (milk or half and half works fine)
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 small shallot, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 8 Sweet peppers, chopped ( Bell pepper works fine)
- 2 Smoked sausages, cubed (Bacon and Ham are also great substitutes)
- 2 cups Chopped kale (Baby spinach works fine)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup Shredded gruyere
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease the pie dish or any oven safe dishpan.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add onion and shallots, saute until softened about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and pepper and cook for 2 mins, add kale, stir to combine for a minute. Set aside to completely.
- Crack eggs into a large bowl, add heavy cream then season with salt and pepper, whisk to combine. Gently add the cooled kale mixture and sausage into the egg mix. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, gently stir the mix to incorporate the ingredients. Adjust taste.
- Carefully pour the mixture into the greased pie dish. Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes or until set. Place a toothpick in the center, and if it comes out clean, the quiche is ready.
- Allow cooling for about 10 minutes before cutting through. Serve with bread or salad.
Notes
- You can use muffin tins or a casserole dish to make this dish; make sure to grease the pan properly for easy release.
- If, for some reason, the quiche begins to brown at the top when it’s not yet cooked, cover the top with aluminum foil and bake at 5 minutes intervals making sure to check before adding more time to avoid it from drying out.
- This dish is easy to prep ahead of time. Just combine all the ingredients mentioned above and transfer to an airtight freezer container or ziplock bag, making sure to release any air. Freeze for a month or so, and thaw completely in the refrigerator when you are ready to use. Pour the content into a baking dish and bake.
Cristina Petrini says
Quiche never attracted me very much, but it was enough to taste it to change my mind! It is divine!
Maureen Celestine says
I am glad you became a fan, Cristina.
Amber Myers says
This looks like my kind of quiche. I like all the flavors here. I need to make it soon for sure.
Maureen Celestine says
Go ahead, Amber. Enjoy!
Sarah Bailey says
Hands up I do not like the crust on quiche I always leave it so a crustless one is right up my street and I bet this one tastes so good as well.
Sarah Bailey says
I have to admit I never eat the crust of a quiche so this is right up my street! I bet with these ingredients it tastes delicious as well.
Maureen Celestine says
It does, Sarah! My husband doesn't like the crust either, so he loves it when I make this version.
Tammy says
This looks just mouthwatering GOOD. I want to make it every day. We LOVE quiche in our home!!!
Maureen Celestine says
We do too, Tammy. I make it every other weekend for my boys.
Chad says
omg this made me sooo hungry. Was literally drooling reading your recipe. I am doing it over the weekend for sure. Thanks a lot.
Maureen Celestine says
Thanks as always, Chad. I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
Renee says
All of this looks so amazing! I can't wait to give some of these recipes a try for dinner. Thank you!
Maureen Celestine says
Thanks, Renee. It's perfect for any time of the day that's why I can't get enough.
Krysten Quiles says
Stop it. This looks absolutely delish. And it looks beautiful too! Would love to try making this sometime!
Maureen Celestine says
Thanks, Krysten. I hope you give it a try.
Brittany Vantrease says
I really wish I would have had some of that for breakfast instead of the cereal I just ate.
Maureen Celestine says
Haha, you've got the weekend Brittany, Go ahead and give it a try. 🙂
Samantha says
This looks so yummy, I am having a house warming party soon. I could totally use this, my fam would love it.
Maureen Celestine says
Yay! It's always a hit at my gatherings. I hope you enjoy it.
Alexandra Cook says
I LOVE that this is crustless. I've been eating healthier and have been looking for a recipe like this.
Maureen Celestine says
Me too Alexandra, I only use the crust for bigger occasions. Eating healthy is always a great idea.
Tara @ Candy Colored Beauty says
This looks real look y good. I am not a huge fan of onion, so is there anything I can use in place of it and still get the same flavor?
Maureen Celestine says
Hi Tara, you can use leeks or scallions. I hope that helps?
Dalene Ekirapa says
How delicious! The cuiche would be perfect for an Easter breakfast: the ingredient combination is just amazing! I also love that it is crust-less since I don't love it crusty.
Janay says
Yum 😋 this looks so good and healthy! I love onions and anything healthy I can feed my son!
Enriqueta E Lemoine says
I love quiches and I love crustless quiches even more cause I can have them remorse free! Your pictures are super nice!
Enriqueta E Lemoine says
Love quiches and the crustless ones are my favorites because I can have them with no remorse! Your pics are great!
Donyell says
This looks really good!! Going to save this so I can make it later!!
Swathi says
Crustless quiche with sausage and vegetables sounds delicious I need to make it this one as weekend brunch.
Hannah Marie says
My mom used to cook something like this before. I'd love to try this recipe, looks yummy!