This low carb crustless quiche with bacon, broccoli and cheddar is an easy breakfast baked right in a cast iron skillet. With crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese, this crustless quiche is hearty, simple to make, and perfect for meal prep.
Cooking quiche in a cast iron skillet helps the eggs cook evenly and gives the edges a lightly golden texture without the fuss of making a crust.
We are loving this crustless quiche with bacon, broccoli and cheddar cheese! This quiche without crust is something our whole family enjoys!
I love quiche, but I'm also following a lower carb diet these days. Don't get me wrong, I still love traditional breakfast casseroles, but this crust-free version is a little lighter and made with bacon AND cheese, so what's not to love???
What Is a Crustless Quiche?
A crustless quiche is exactly what it sounds like - a traditional quiche made without the pastry crust. Instead of a pie shell, the eggs, cream, cheese, and fillings bake together into a rich, sliceable egg dish.
Because there’s no crust, crustless quiche is:
• naturally lower in carbs
• faster to prepare
• perfect for meal prep breakfasts
• easy to customize with different ingredients
This version combines bacon, broccoli, and cheddar cheese for a simple and satisfying breakfast!
Why Cook Quiche in a Cast Iron Skillet?
I prefer to cook this quiche mixture in my Lodge cast iron skillet. That way, I can cook the bacon in the skillet, drain the fat, and put the whole quiche straight into the oven.
It's all about fewer dishes to wash at my house!
Cast iron is great for crustless quiche because it:
• distributes heat evenly
• helps the edges cook nicely
• allows everything to cook in one pan
• makes the recipe simple and rustic
Plus, a cast iron skillet gives this quiche a lightly golden edge that tastes amazing.
How to Make Crustless Quiche with Bacon
Just like it sounds, this is a regular quiche minus the crust. There's no fussy crust to be made, which is one more reason to love this recipe.
Use this simple base of eggs and cream (or milk) to make any combination your heart desires.
Tip: Be sure to completely blend your eggs and milk so you don't have any egg yolk or egg white streaks in your finished quiche.
Sometimes I even throw the milk and eggs into the blender to make sure everything's incorporated. It also happens to make the quiche mixture extra fluffy!
Looking for another variation? Try my Crustless Sausage Quiche or this Spinach and Mushroom Quiche.
How to Reheat Quiche
Since this is a make ahead quiche, you're gonna want to know how to reheat it, right?
Well, the good thing about this quiche is it has no crust, so it's not going to get soggy like a normal quiche would.
It's a no-fuss quiche!
You can make this easy egg recipe at the beginning of the week and reheat it in the microwave all week long.
Just give it about 20–30 seconds in the microwave. You just want to reheat it until warmed, not piping hot.
How to make crustless quiche with bacon
Just like it sounds, this is a regular quiche, minus the crust. Ha!
There's no fussy crust to be made, which is one more reason to love this recipe.
Use this simple base of eggs and heavy cream (or milk) to make any combination your heart desires!
Tip: Be sure to completely blend your eggs and milk so you don't have any egg yolk or egg white streaks in your finished quiche. Sometimes I even throw the milk and eggs into the blender to make sure everything's incorporated. It also happens to make the quiche mixture extra fluffy!
I prefer to cook the quiche mixture in my Lodge cast iron pan. That way, I can cook the bacon in the skillet, drain the fat, and put the whole quiche into the oven.
How to Reheat Quiche
Since this is a make ahead quiche, you're gonna want to know how to reheat it, right?
Well, the good thing about this quiche is it has no crust, so it's not going to get soggy like a normal quiche would.
It's a no-fuss quiche!
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You can make this easy egg recipe at the beginning of the week and reheat it in the microwave all week long.
Just give it about 20–30 seconds in the microwave. You just want to reheat it until warmed, not piping hot.
Variations for this Bacon Broccoli Quiche
This crustless quiche is easy to customize depending on what you have in the fridge. Try these ideas:
• Leave out the broccoli if you prefer a simple bacon quiche
• Substitute breakfast sausage or ham for the bacon
• Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach
• Use Swiss or mozzarella instead of cheddar
• Make mini quiche muffins for grab-and-go breakfasts
You can even cook egg muffins ahead of time and freeze them for later. Brilliant!
FAQ
Yes! A cast iron skillet works great for crustless quiche. The skillet distributes heat evenly and helps the eggs cook nicely without needing a crust.
Crustless quiche is naturally low carb since it doesn't include a pastry crust. Using ingredients like eggs, bacon, cheese, and cream keeps it keto-friendly.
Yes. Crustless quiche freezes very well. Allow it to cool completely, slice into portions, then wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
Excess moisture usually comes from vegetables. If using vegetables like mushrooms or spinach, sauté them first to remove extra water.
More Crustless Quiche Recipes
If you enjoy this recipe, you might also like these:
- Low Carb Crustless Sausage Quiche
- Crustless Quiche Lorraine
- Make Ahead Oven Baked Eggs Recipe
- Instant Pot Egg Bites
These are all great options for make ahead breakfasts.
Recipe
Low Carb Crustless Quiche with Bacon, Broccoli and Cheddar
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Ingredients
- 4 slices regular bacon chopped
- 6 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup half and half (or whole milk)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup cooked broccoli chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a cast iron skillet or other oven-safe skillet, cook 4 slices regular bacon until crispy.Remove pan from heat. With a slotted spoon, remove cooked bacon to drain on a paper towel. Remove grease from the pan and discard or save for another use.
- In a large bowl, whisk 6 large eggs and 1 cup half and half.Add bacon, ¾ cup cooked broccoli, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Add egg mixture to the skillet.
- Cook in the oven for 45 minutes or until eggs in the center are set.If it appears to be browning too quickly, cover with foil.
- Allow to cool slightly before cutting into wedges to serve.
To make as a freezer meal
Notes
Nutrition
This Farm Girl Cooks is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. Calories and other nutritional values vary depending on which brands were used.
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Tami says
FYI, the nutrition info says serving size 1 gram in case you want to fix that (LOL).
Deanne Frieders says
One gram simply won't do, will it??!? Thanks for letting me know, I'll adjust it.
Rae says
Can this be made dairy free?
Melissa C says
I wish you had listed carbs and fat in each serving! Looks good!
Deanne Frieders says
Thanks for letting me know they were missing, Melissa. I went back and added them. Thanks for stopping by!
Chef Mireille says
Quiche is one of my fave summertime meals. I often have it for dinner with a green salad and this crustless version is even better. Definitely will have to add to my quiche menu this season!
Sara Welch says
Such a light and flavorful recipe; my whole family enjoyed this! It has quickly become a family favorite dish!
Noelle says
This looks like the perfect breakfast quiche, can't wait to try it! you had me at bacon!!
Cindy Gordon says
Quiche is one of my favorites but I am cutting back on my carbs (like so many)! Thank you so much for this crustless quiche recipe!
Chef Mireille says
Quiche is one of my fave summertime meals. I often have it for dinner with a green salad and this crustless version is even better. Definitely will have to add to my quiche menu this season!
Chef Mireille says
Quiche is one of my fave summertime meals. I often have it for dinner with a green salad and this crustless version is even better. Definitely will have to add to my quiche menu this season!
Sara Welch says
Such a light and flavorful recipe; my whole family enjoyed this! It has quickly become a family favorite dish!
Sara Welch says
Such a light and flavorful recipe; my whole family enjoyed this! It has quickly become a family favorite dish!
Cindy Gordon says
Quiche is one of my favorites but I am cutting back on my carbs (like so many)! Thank you so much for this crustless quiche recipe!
Cindy Gordon says
Quiche is one of my favorites but I am cutting back on my carbs (like so many)! Thank you so much for this crustless quiche recipe!