Spinach Crustless Quiche

You’ll still get all of the delicious flavors but with a fraction of the carbs in this Spinach Crustless Quiche Recipe. Quickly and easily pull it together with sautéed fresh spinach, quartered artichoke hearts, and mozzarella cheese. It’s the perfect meal to serve for holiday breakfasts or Mother’s Day brunch!

Crustless Spinach Quiche Recipe

This spinach crustless quiche tastes JUST as good as a regular quiche but without the carb and calorie-laden crust!  (Also commonly referred to as a frittata.)

It seriously tastes like a hot spinach artichoke dip and a breakfast casserole had a delightful spinach crustless quiche baby!!

The combination of sautéed fresh spinach, chunks of artichoke hearts, crushed garlic, and a combo of cheeses will make you forget this dish is crustless.

And bonus, it is a great make-ahead meal that you can serve for Easter brunch, Mother’s Day breakfast, or even on Christmas Day.  <– Yes, it is absolutely a holiday-worthy breakfast recipe!

You’ve probably had a “crustless quiche” that was thin, bland, and a little dry. I promise, that is NOT the case here. So much flavor is packed into this tender and fluffy egg dish, you won’t even miss the crust. The egg custard feels like it should be a dessert.

On a quiche kick? Try out some of my other favorites: Quiche Lorraine, Quiche Florentine, and Mini Quiche.

Ingredients

• Spinach. Fresh spinach is used in this recipe and gives it a wonderful taste and texture.  However, feel free to use an equal amount of frozen that has been drained and dried thoroughly of excess moisture.
• Sweet Onion. Half of a finely diced sweet onion combines with the sautéed spinach.  You can also use a red onion or yellow onion, too.
• Garlic. Garlic cloves are minced and then sautéed together with onion for a large part of the flavor in this egg bake recipe. You can use garlic powder, but you’ll sacrifice flavor.
• Eggs. Large, pasture-raised eggs make up the bulk of this recipe.  If you have smaller eggs, simply add an extra egg or two to make sure you have the same volume of eggs.
• Milk. While oat milk is my personal preference, you can also use regular whole milk, cashew milk, or soy milk. For a richer texture, opt for heavy cream.
• Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese. While these definitely taste the best and melt exceptionally well, you can also use a dairy-free Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, too, if you are dairy-free or vegetarian.

How to Make a Spinach Crustless Quiche

Please see the recipe card below for more detailed ingredient amounts.

1. Sauté the Veggies

Add the olive oil along with the onion to a medium-sized or large skillet over medium heat and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.

Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chopped spinach (or thawed spinach) and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, just until the leaves are wilted.

2. Build the Quiche

Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Spread the room temperature spinach along with the artichokes in a 9-10 inch round pie dish9-10 inch round pie dish. Be sure to spray the pan FIRST! Eggs tend to stick.

Carefully pour the egg mixture over the veggies. Then sprinkle the cheese mixture on top.

3. Bake the Quiche

Gently set the pie pan into the preheated oven. Bake the quiche at 375°F for 27 to 30 minutes. The top should turn golden brown and the middle should just slightly jiggle when shaken.

Be sure to let the easy crustless spinach quiche recipe cool for 5 to 10 minutes so the eggs can set before serving.

Best Baking Dish for Quiche

Since there is no crust in this breakfast dish, the type of pan you use highly determines your finished product.

• Select a baking dish that is 8-10 inches in diameter.
  • This recipe calls for a 9-10 inch baking dish and is what the time and temperature are based upon.
    • If you are baking the quiche in a smaller 8-inch pan you may need to increase the bake time to 30-35 minutes.
    • If baking the quiche in a larger 10-inch dish, it may be ready in 25-27 minutes.
• A non-fluted round baking dish works best.  (i.e. a round pie plate like this one.)
  • Round baking dishes that have flutes will be A LOT more challenging when trying to remove a slice of your crustless quiche.
• Porcelain baking dishes work well, but you may also use a glass baking dish.
  • Avoid aluminum baking pans at all cost as the egg bake will stick no matter how much non-stick cooking spray you use!

Quiche Variations

There are SO many different types of crustless quiche recipes to experiment with depending on your taste preferences. A few variations you can try include:

• Broccoli Cheese – Simply substitute broccoli for the spinach, sauté for 6-8 minutes, and use cheddar cheese instead of Mozzarella.
• Ham and Cheese  – Get the thick slices of ham from your deli counter and sauté it up for about 3-4 minutes.  You can use cheddar, Swiss, Mozzarella, and/or Monterrey Jack cheese!
• Veggie Deluxe – Toss in a few more veggies such as tomatoes, mushrooms, or bell peppers in lieu of 2 cups of the spinach.
• Bacon – Add bacon to any of the above ideas or to this crustless quiche recipe.
• Gluten Free Low-Carb Quiche – If you want one with a low-carb crust!

Does spinach need to be cooked before putting in quiche?

While you don’t have to cook spinach first, the texture of your quiche will be much better if you cook it first. This step allows for the moisture to cook out before being added to the egg mixture.

What is the difference between a quiche and a crustless quiche?

The only difference between a quiche and a crustless quiche is the addition of a crust! You can make the filling the exact same way, but a crustless quiche is a great way to avoid carbs.

FAQs

What to Serve with a Crustless Quiche?

Once you’ve whipped up this quiche, you can serve it with any of these other easy breakfast recipes.

Go sweet with Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies, Pumpkin Muffins, Dutch Baby Pancakes, or Gluten-free Pancakes.

Of course, you can’t go wrong with Chicken Breakfast Sausage or a Mexican Breakfast Casserole.

Other Quiche Recipes

Eggs are such an incredible source of protein to start the day off with at breakfast.  These are a few of my favorite egg recipes you might enjoy, too.

Everyone will loves a classic quiche, like Quiche Lorraine and Quiche Florentine.

Change things up with Mini Quiche, Breakfast Egg Muffins, Egg White Bites, and Spinach Egg Muffins.