Crustless Spinach and Ham Quiche Recipe
This Crustless Spinach Quiche is a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional quiche, packed with sautéed onions, mushrooms, spinach, ham, and melted cheese. It’s a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
Meat
- 2/3 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
Dairy & Eggs
- 5 large eggs
- 3 cups shredded Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese
Other
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the quiche.
- Sauté the vegetables. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sliced mushrooms and cook until tender and lightly browned. Then add the thawed, well-drained chopped spinach and the finely chopped fully cooked ham to the skillet. Cook until all excess moisture has evaporated and the mixture is relatively dry. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the egg and cheese mixture. In a large mixing bowl, beat the 5 large eggs until well combined. Stir in the 3 cups of shredded Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese and the 1/8 teaspoon of pepper.
- Combine ingredients. Add the cooled vegetable and ham mixture to the egg and cheese blend. Stir gently until all components are evenly incorporated.
- Pour into greased dish. Grease a 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish with room-temperature butter, cooking spray, or canola oil. Pour the combined mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
- Bake the quiche. Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. The quiche is done when a knife inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is lightly golden.
- Cool and serve. Remove from the oven and let the quiche cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps it set for clean slices.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the thawed spinach very well to avoid excess moisture in the quiche.
- You can substitute the ham with cooked bacon or omit it for a vegetarian version.
- Try different cheeses like cheddar or Swiss for varied flavors.
- This quiche can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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