Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche

$6.31 recipe / $0.79 per slice
by Beth - Budget Bytes
4.94 from 29 votes
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My freezer is way too full right now, you guys. So, the other day I set out to use up some of my frozen goods, and ended up making this Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche. As it so happened I had broccoli florets (a freezer staple), bacon, AND cheddar in my freezer. The rest of the very simple ingredients for this Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Quiche are basic refrigerator staples (eggs, milk, Parmesan), so this is a great last minute breakfast, brunch, or even dinner meal!

A close up view of Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche baked in a glass pie plate.

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Bacon in the Freezer??

Yeah, I actually keep bacon in my freezer. For bacon emergencies. No, I’m kidding. Bacon is one of those ingredients that I like to add to recipes in small amounts to add a punch of flavor, so when I buy a package of bacon I slice it right across the strips into three or four chunks (depending on whether it’s a 12oz. or 16oz. package) and then place them into a freezer bag. That way I can grab out a 4oz. piece whenever needed. I add it directly to a skillet frozen and just cook over medium-low heat until the strips thaw enough to separate from each other, then eventually brown and crisp up.

Can this quiche be baked in a muffin tin?

Yes, egg dishes like this bake very well in muffin tins, although I haven’t tried this particular broccoli cheddar quiche in a muffin tin so I can’t suggest an exact baking time. The baking time will likely be much shorter (closer to 20-30 minutes), so keep an eye on them and take them out when the tops are puffed and slightly browned.

Can Crustless Quiche Be Frozen?

Yes, you can freeze crustless quiche, although they do seep a little water upon thawing and reheating, so if you’re sensitive to this sort of thing freezing might not be a good option for you. This Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Quiche will keep in the refrigerator for about four days.

Is Crustless Quiche The Same as a Frittata?

Nope, the two dishes differ in both texture and cooking technique. Quiche is a baked custard, or a mixture of eggs, milk, and cream, so it has a softer, more delicate, custard-like texture. Frittatas are baked eggs and have a more firm texture. Frittatas begin cooking on the stove top and finish with the last few minutes in the oven, whereas quiches are cooked in the oven only.

One slice of Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche being lifted out of a pie plate.
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Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche

4.94 from 29 votes
Breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, this Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche is an easy, filling, and customizable low-carb meal.
Keep all the ingredients for this Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche on hand for an easy low-carb breakfast (or dinner!) BudgetBytes.com
Servings 8 slices
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 1 hour 10 minutes
Total 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. frozen broccoli florets ($2.10)
  • 4 oz. bacon ($1.43)
  • 4 large eggs ($1.08)
  • 1 cup milk ($0.31)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan ($0.41)
  • 1/4 tsp seasoning salt* ($0.03)
  • 4 oz. shredded medium cheddar, divided ($0.95)
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Instructions 

  • Take the broccoli florets out of the freezer so they can begin to thaw. Place the bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-low heat until very brown and crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain and pour off most of the grease out of the skillet.
  • Turn the heat under the skillet up to medium-high and add the broccoli florets. Sauté them in the residual bacon grease until they are no longer frozen. Transfer the broccoli to a cutting board. Roughly chop the florets into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
  • Begin preheating the oven to 350ºF. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Parmesan, and seasoning salt.
  • Coat a 9-inch pie plate in non-stick spray (or butter, if you prefer). Place the chopped broccoli in the dish along with half of the shredded cheddar. Crumble the bacon over top. Stir the broccoli, cheddar, and bacon together.
  • Place the pie plate on a baking sheet for easy transport in and out of the oven. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the bacon, broccoli, and cheddar in the dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar.
  • Bake the crustless quiche for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is puffed and it is golden brown around the edges. Let the crustless quiche cool slightly before slicing into eight pieces and serving.

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Notes

Use your favorite seasoning salt, like Lowry’s or Tony Chachere’s. I used a blend created by my friend’s spice company, Avec Tous.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 229.35kcalCarbohydrates: 5.95gProtein: 14.59gFat: 16.36gSodium: 464.83mgFiber: 1.99g
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Want more crustless quiche? Try my Spinach Mushroom and Feta Crustless Quiche.

A sliced Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche in a glass pie plate with one piece missing.

How to Make Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche – Step by Step Photos

Fried Bacon for Crustless Quiche

Take one pound of broccoli florets out of the freezer so they can begin to thaw. Place 4oz. bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-low until very brown and crispy (my bacon was frozen and I just placed it in the skillet straight from the freezer without thawing). Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Pour off most of the bacon grease, leaving just a bit in the skillet for the broccoli.

Thawed Bacon for Crustless Quiche

Turn the heat under the skillet up to medium-high and add the broccoli florets. Sauté the broccoli florets in the leftover bacon fat until they are no longer frozen (just a few minutes, don’t over cook them). This also helps evaporate the excess moisture so your quiche doesn’t end up soupy on the bottom.

Chopped Broccoli for Crustless Quiche

Transfer the broccoli florets to a cutting board and roughly chop them into smaller, bite-sized pieces.

Crustless Quiche Wet Ingredients

Begin preheating the oven to 350ºF. In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, and about 1/4 tsp seasoning salt. I used Avec Tous seasoning salt, but you could use something like Lowry’s or Tony Chachere’s. 

Crustless Quiche Dry Ingredients

Place the chopped broccoli, half of the 4oz. shredded cheddar, and the bacon (crumbled) into a 9-inch pie plate that has been coated with non-stick spray. Stir them together until they’re evenly mixed.

Pour in Egg Mixture for Crustless Quiche

Place the pie dish on a baking sheet to make it easier to transport in and out of the oven once it’s full of liquid. Pour the milk and egg mixture over the bacon, broccoli, and cheddar in the pie plate.

Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche Ready to Bake

Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar over the top. Transfer the broccoli cheddar quiche to the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is puffed and the edges are golden brown. When I say “puffed” I mean that it has puffed to roughly the same height as the outer rim and is no longer “depressed.”

Baked Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche

All of the puffiness will deflate as it cools and the steam releases, but the Broccoli Cheddar Quiche should look a little something like this. :) Totally scrumptious! 😍

Baked and sliced Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche in a glass pie plate

Wait about five minutes, then slice it into 8 pieces and serve! 

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  1. Had everything in fridge in addition to 1 cup half n half so substituted that for the milk. Came out perfect! Thank youโ€ฆIโ€™ve tried other crustless quiche recipes but this was the easiest and THE BEST

  2. Have this on my list of must try. Any thoughts using a cast iron skillet? (glass broke during our move)

    1. I don’t know if I’d recommend that just because there’s a lot of room for error. It’s totally possible that with perfect conditions it would work, but it’s more likely that it would stick to the cast iron an be a huge mess.

  3. I’ve made these twice now using a muffin tin instead of a pie plate. They are so yummy and perfect to put away to heat up later.

  4. It was great! I only had skim milk on hand, so I went with it- no issue. I think Iโ€™ll make this a go to with different veggies I have on hand to use them up for breakfast for the week. Mine was browned all over and done at the 45 min mark and a toothpick came out clean.

    Thanks for the recipe!

  5. Could I do this in a springform pan and would I parboil the broccoli if using raw? TIA

    1. I’ve never tried this in a springform, so I’m not sure how it would perform. But yes, if you’re using raw broccoli you will want to par-cook it first, whether that be boiling or steaming.

    2. I have made this several times and it is always a hit. I use fresh broccoli and just saute it a bit longer. Perfectoโ€ฆthanks for the recipe