Crustless Quiche Recipes

One of the most popular recipes of the French cuisine, quiche is relished almost throughout the world. It basically comprises of custard, which is made from eggs and milk or cream and is enclosed within a pastry crust. More often than not, a quiche is made in two stages. In the first stage, the pastry shell is blind baked. In the second stage, the shell is baked once again, but only after the other ingredients have been added to it. Though many people are unaware of the facet, it is perfectly possible to make crustless quiche as well i.e. a quiche without the pastry shell. In case you don't believe us, take a look at the crustless quiche recipes given below.

How To Make Crustless Quiches

Crustless Cheddar Carrot Quiche

Ingredients

2 cups Shredded Carrots
1 cup Skim Milk
4 Eggs
2 tbsp Chopped Onions
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Ginger
1/4 tsp Pepper
4 oz Cheddar Cheese, grated
Cooking Spray

Instructions

Take a pan and put water in it, such that it covers 1-inch of the pan.
Add the shredded carrots to the pan and place on flame.
Let the carrots boil in the water, till they become tender.
Remove the carrots from flame, strain them, cover the pan and set aside.
In a bowl, combine together milk, eggs, onions and seasonings.
Stir the drained carrots and cheese into the milk-eggs mixture.
Take a baking dish and use cooking spray.
Pour the quiche mixture into the dish and bake at 350 degrees, for 30-40 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack, for 15 minutes, and serve.

Crustless Chicken & Broccoli Quiche

Ingredients

2 cups Broccoli Florets, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp Dry Breadcrumbs
3 tbsp All-purpose Flour
1 tsp Dried Basil
¼ tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Pepper
1 cup Low-fat Milk
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
4-ounce Egg/Egg Substitute
1½ cup Roasted Chicken, chopped
½ cup Reduced-fat Extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded & divided
¼ tsp Paprika
Cooking Spray

Instructions

In a pan, put some water and place it on flame.
When the water starts boiling, add broccoli to it and cook for 3 minutes, or until the florets become crisp and tender.
Drain the broccoli florets and set aside for later use.
Preheat the oven to 350^oC.
Take a 9-inch pie plate and coat it with cooking spray.
Spread a layer of breadcrumbs in the pie plate and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, basil, salt, and pepper.
Add milk and mustard and stir with a whisk.
Stir the egg/egg substitute into the mixture, followed by chicken and ¼ cup cheese.
Pour the mixture in the pie plate, on top of the breadcrumbs.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese and paprika on top.
Place the plate in the oven and bake at 350 degrees, for 45 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack, for 15 minutes, and serve.

How to Cite

Related Articles

See also

More in 'Art & Entertainment'