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Active Time
10 min
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Total Time
30 min (not including cooling)
Getting rid of the crust for this clever play on quiche Lorraine is a win-win: The cooking process is simplified, and you're left with the very best part of the quiche.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Equipment:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
Step 2
Butter quiche dish, then sprinkle all over with bread crumbs.
Step 3
Cook onions with ham in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. Spread in dish, then evenly sprinkle cheese on top.
Step 4
Whisk together eggs, cream, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and pour over cheese. Bake until top is golden and custard is set in center, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly before cutting into wedges.
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Reviews (116)
Back to TopThis is fantastic. Have made many times. I often take a truffle slicer (that otherwise doesn’t get much use!) and thinly slice a jalapeño into the milk/cream/egg mixture. I always add one more egg, always use whole milk and cream and heat up then dry the ham on paper towels. I tend to need a few extra minutes to set in the oven. Just excellent.
Anonymous
Chicago
3/18/2022
One of my go-to recipes - I’ve made this over and over as the whole family loves it. No one misses the crust and we’ve switched up the cheese to cheddar. Usually make without the ham. I’ve found you need to bake longer than the recipe suggests for the center to set. Easy and delicious!
Anonymous
Bucks County, PA
12/30/2021
It seemed like too much milk and cream, so I upped the eggs to 6 and lowered the cream and milk to 1/2c each. Came out wonderful. Quick and easy recipe. Will totally make again….and again.
dawn.dyer7607
罗s Angeles, ca
8/8/2021
Turns out great each time. Crisp crumbled bacon instead of ham; Jarlsberg cheese, sautéed leeks instead of onions, 5 eggs, added chopped mushrooms. I've been doubling the recipe. Will try nutmeg next time.
francesn
Moss Beach, CA
3/2/2021
I used 3/4 of the recipe and and oval pan that is exactly 75% in area of the requested 10 inch pie pan. I used 2/3s 2 % milk (which I usually use in regular quiche) and 1/3 heavy cream and fresh sauteed onions with bacon. It took 20 minutes and didn't look done so I let it go 90 seconds more and it wept after sitting. I am wondering if everyone else is using frozen chopped onions . It looked gorgeous and tasted good- time I'll use more cream and eggs.
pie_in_the_sky
9/29/2020
Add an extra egg. Sometimes I add two. Use cream and whole milk. Just do that. You’ll really love this.
lvillecook
Chicago
8/25/2019
罗vely recipe. Easy to make with whatever is on hand. I cooked in 9" dish for 35mins. Great texture, super creamy.
jewellertracy1395
Hawkesbury, NSW, Australia
3/12/2019
Really good basic low carb recipe! After reading the other reviews I didn't add the cup of milk so it would set better and it did. Used half and half instead of cream and next time will try fat free half and half. Added a little egg substitute so closer to 6 eggs. A little nutmeg is a must! Really delicious.
lafnbarb
Walnut Creek, CA
12/25/2018
What's the point of "crustless" when the recipe calls for bread crumbs??
mlrkern
12/24/2018
Great base recipe. I used a le creuset dish, and added nutmeg per other reviewers' recommendations. I also used bacon instead of ham, and it was delicious!
golobolbol
7/5/2018
Delicious and light. I doubled it, using 8 eggs and upped the cream and milk ratio by 1/2 a cup each. Baked it for about 30 minutes and it was perfectly, fluffy - and I didn't even miss the crust! I used pancetta and gruyere cheese.
KayvBee
NJ
6/1/2018
This is a good basic recipe. I used 5 eggs and a bit more cheese to compensate. I also didn't use meat;just onion,nutmeg and smoked gouda to make up the difference.
Kfk
Lexington, Kentucky
4/11/2018
I made this yesterday but put almond flour in muffin tins. I used gruyere and swiss cheese and loved the tasty bites and flavors.
Indianapolis cook
California
2/15/2018
20-25 minutes wasn't long enough baking time. I had to return mine to the oven for another 25 minutes. Otherwise, a very tasty quiche and easy to make.
joydana5331
Cotati, CA
6/5/2017
Oh my this is delicious. Second time I made it. Accidentally bought Jalsburg cheese but maybe it was the cheese that made it so delicious. Also used bacon (not a lover of chopped ham). So it isn't exactly following the menu, but the rest of the recipe was exact. Love it. It will be moved to my "regulars" recipe notebook.
deechris10sen
Houston
3/9/2017