Char's Killer Crustless Quiche

Charski · 01-23-2009, 07:18 PM

I adapted a recipe I found on Allrecipes.com called Chicken Spinach Quiche, but by the time I got done with it - it bears little resemblance to the original!

No crust, cream & water instead of milk, ditched the spinach and chicken called for in favor of turkey, bacon, green onions...well you'll see! DH rated it A+ and I say 5 stars.

Char's Killer Crustless Quiche

Preheat oven to 350*

1/4 cup smoked sheep's milk cheese, finely grated
3/4 cup shredded 3 cheese blend (Trader Joe's or similar)
1 cup cooked turkey, cut into small dice
3 slices cooked bacon, snipped crosswise into small pieces
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 small serrano pepper, seeded and minced
2 eggs
1/2 cup cream mixed with 1/4 cup water
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground pepper
Pinch nutmeg

Butter for 9" pie pan

Grease the bottom and sides of a 9" pie pan with a small pat of butter - you want to coat the pan but not smear thick chunks of butter in it.

Sprinkle the bottom of the pan with the 1/4 cup sheep's milk cheese (you could sub freshly-grated Parm or similar).

Mix together the turkey, green onion, serrano pepper, bacon, and 3/4 cup 3 cheese blend. Spread evenly over cheese in pan.

Mix together the eggs, cream/water, mayo, and seasonings. Pour evenly over ingredients already in the pie pan. Place on a cookie sheet and pop into the preheated oven. Set timer for 25 minutes and check for doneness. I use a convection oven so mine was done at about 29 minutes - the original recipe called for 30 to 40 minutes in a regular oven. A knife inserted into the center should come out just clean.

Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

This was the BEST quiche I've ever made! I can see it with all KINDS of variations in the filling. Just keep the proportions about the same and I think you can make most anything work.

I don't have the nutritional info, sorry! I've not had a chance to run it through MasterCook yet.

It SHOULD make 6 to 8 servings, depending on whether it's a main course or a side dish or breakfast. DH ate half of it and I ate 1/4! So we have 1/4 left to eat for breakfast with some sausage patties and good coffee and cream!

Aediekins · 01-23-2009, 11:48 PM

sounds dee-lish! I LOVE quiche!

Charski · 01-24-2009, 09:02 AM

I hope you'll try it! I don't LOVE quiche, in general, but I LOVED this one! DH too.

Just had the leftovers reheated a bit in the microwave for breakfast. It's even creamier and gooder (!!) today!

TxHomeGirl · 01-24-2009, 04:48 PM

Wow, that quiche sounds like it is delicious. Will have to try it. Does the smoked sheep's milk cheese have a name so I could find it in the grocery store ?

Charski · 01-24-2009, 06:15 PM

It's called "Idiazabal" and it's from Spain - I got it at Whole Foods.

TxHomeGirl · 01-25-2009, 07:18 AM

Well, I have never heard of that cheese before. Until I can get to Whole Foods I guess I will just use the parmesan. I doubt that my local Kroger will have it, but I will take a look. Thanks Charski !

Charski · 01-25-2009, 09:57 AM

I think it would, Gary - in fact I was pondering doing the same thing but in regular muffin cups. If you try it let me know how it works out! Once refrigerated, it was fairly firm and I think cooked in muffin tins so that there is more "outside" surface - it would work great.

Charski · 02-09-2009, 11:24 AM

I made this last night with the following substitutions - 1 cup Gruyere for the 1 cup sheep's milk cheese; 1 cup chopped Canadian bacon for the chicken/reg. bacon; and 1 small can well-drained, diced Ortega mild chiles instead of the Serranos. It was really good!

pocahontas · 02-12-2009, 11:00 AM

I just printed this out. I am going to make it this weekend with some lefovers I have in the fridge, chicken italian sausage, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, sundried tomato and TJ's Quatrro Formaggio cheese.

Thanks Char!

Charski · 02-12-2009, 12:43 PM

Well, ma deah - I'd divide up the stuff equally amongst the cups, then pour the eggy/creamy part equally - and I'd bake at 325* for 20 minutes, and test. When they test done (I always use the old "stick a table knife into the center and it should come out reasonably clean" method!) I'd let them stand in the cups another 10 minutes, then take them out and onto a plate or something so they don't sit in there and "sweat." For as we all know there is not much worse than a sweaty quiche! Or is that kiss? No matter, either way you don't want it!

Then again maybe you DO!

Charski · 02-17-2009, 02:33 PM

I'm glad it worked out well in the smaller size for you, Gary. How long did you have to cook them?

It's a really versatile recipe as far as what you can put in it. Just stick with the basic proportions and use what you like! The last two I've made have been ham, green onion, well-drained Ortega diced mild green chiles, and all Gruyere for the cheese. DH particularly loves that combo!

Jennifer Eloff · 02-17-2009, 05:04 PM

Sounds incredible, Char - I may have to try this real soon. I was thinking quiche today for some reason.

pocahontas · 02-17-2009, 05:51 PM

I made it for V-Day, had all the neighbors over and they raved!

Thanks, Char!

Charski · 02-17-2009, 07:15 PM

Jen, I'd love to have YOU try one of MY recipes for a change! LOL!

Pocahontas, what did you end up putting in yours?

mac24312 · 02-18-2009, 04:42 AM

This does look great! I think I will make this as soon as my Egg bake is finished with Broccoli like you did Gary!!

Great recipe and so many different way you can fix it!!

Thanks!
HUGS
Christina

skeopple · 02-18-2009, 05:52 AM

Making this today, for sure. Great recipe and I think the whole family will enjoy it. I'll let y'all know.

missymagoo12 · 02-18-2009, 06:15 AM

this really sounds good. i will have to make this on sunday and take leftovers for work the next day. sue

Charski · 02-18-2009, 08:31 AM

By the bye for those of you with fussy eaters who THINK they don't like QUICHE - bake it in an 8 x 8" square pan and call it cheesy egg casserole or something! LOL!

Charski · 02-18-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by scorpgc

Hey Char-

I baked it for about 35-40 minutes. They were just set. It was a little tricky getting out of the pans (don't use silicone). They're really light too, not as dense as I thought.

Thanks again!

Oh, thanks Gary! Great. I might try it in regular (silicone) muffin pans and see how that works out too!

Jennifer Eloff · 02-18-2009, 07:52 PM

LOL Charski, believe me, I can learn from you!

I look forward to trying this recipe.

Aaaw, I LOVE that pic of the two kiddies hugging. That is sooo precious!!

Charski · 02-18-2009, 08:03 PM

Hi Jen! You're so sweet!

I'm so glad you're finding some time to "hang out" here - it's such a nice bunch of folks, isn't it?

Charski · 03-26-2010, 08:26 PM

Bumping up for a quiche request!

CarolynF · 03-27-2010, 05:47 AM

How did I miss this one, Char? I have lots of rotisserie chicken, so I think I'll do the chicken one..

Thanks a bunch..

BikerAng · 03-27-2010, 09:42 AM

Yum, adding to the list for dinner!

This looks super good!

SweetPoison2 · 03-27-2010, 10:15 AM

Killing folks, again, C?

Charski · 03-27-2010, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetPoison2

Killing folks, again, C?

Whenever possible, M! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!

victorianandmore · 03-27-2010, 04:46 PM

Char - I have a question on your quiche. If (by some slim chance) it isn't all gone in a day or two, do you think it would freeze and re-heat well? Or, how long do you think it would keep in the refrigerator? I'm not a big quiche fan, but this one sounds great! I was thinking of making it for a dinner and then using the left-overs for quick breakfasts ... Thanks for any tips! Linda

Charski · 03-27-2010, 06:27 PM

Hi Linda, I've never tried freezing it so I can't speak with any authority on the subject, but heck, try freezing one piece and see what happens, is my best advice!

I think it keeps fine in the fridge for at least 4 or 5 days though. It never lasts that long in this house and DH thinks he doesn't like quiche either - but he DOES really like this one!

DelhiBelli · 03-28-2010, 03:06 AM

i have to try this one! it sounds amazing!

The changes I have to make are using homemade coconut oil mayo and half-n-half yogurt for the cream (the cream we have here sucks). We have a huge brick of cheddar that I have to use up too. Has anyone tried this with cheddar?

TXkim · 03-28-2010, 11:15 AM

Thanks for bumping Char, I must have missed this the first time you posted!! I love quiche, but haven't really found the perfect recipe that I can adapt to a variety of ingredients. They never have that great consistency I find when dinig out. Maye this will be it!! I've tried one with cream cheese that was good, but never mayo. And in all years I've made quiche, I never thought about putting it in a square pan....but squares would be SO MUCH easier to serve than pie shaped. Love Gary's muffin idea too! Thank you.

01-23-2009, 07:18 PM	#1
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 34,201 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Char's Killer Crustless Quiche I adapted a recipe I found on Allrecipes.com called Chicken Spinach Quiche, but by the time I got done with it - it bears little resemblance to the original! No crust, cream & water instead of milk, ditched the spinach and chicken called for in favor of turkey, bacon, green onions...well you'll see! DH rated it A+ and I say 5 stars. Char's Killer Crustless Quiche Preheat oven to 350* 1/4 cup smoked sheep's milk cheese, finely grated 3/4 cup shredded 3 cheese blend (Trader Joe's or similar) 1 cup cooked turkey, cut into small dice 3 slices cooked bacon, snipped crosswise into small pieces 2 green onions, sliced 1/2 small serrano pepper, seeded and minced 2 eggs 1/2 cup cream mixed with 1/4 cup water 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground pepper Pinch nutmeg Butter for 9" pie pan Grease the bottom and sides of a 9" pie pan with a small pat of butter - you want to coat the pan but not smear thick chunks of butter in it. Sprinkle the bottom of the pan with the 1/4 cup sheep's milk cheese (you could sub freshly-grated Parm or similar). Mix together the turkey, green onion, serrano pepper, bacon, and 3/4 cup 3 cheese blend. Spread evenly over cheese in pan. Mix together the eggs, cream/water, mayo, and seasonings. Pour evenly over ingredients already in the pie pan. Place on a cookie sheet and pop into the preheated oven. Set timer for 25 minutes and check for doneness. I use a convection oven so mine was done at about 29 minutes - the original recipe called for 30 to 40 minutes in a regular oven. A knife inserted into the center should come out just clean. Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil and let stand 10 minutes before serving. This was the BEST quiche I've ever made! I can see it with all KINDS of variations in the filling. Just keep the proportions about the same and I think you can make most anything work. I don't have the nutritional info, sorry! I've not had a chance to run it through MasterCook yet. It SHOULD make 6 to 8 servings, depending on whether it's a main course or a side dish or breakfast. DH ate half of it and I ate 1/4! So we have 1/4 left to eat for breakfast with some sausage patties and good coffee and cream! __________________ It's easy to be miserable. Being happy takes more work. ~~from Ondine, the movie~~ Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I stuck. I reject your reality and substitute my own! ~~ Adam on Mythbusters Last edited by Charski; 01-23-2009 at 07:20 PM..

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01-23-2009, 11:48 PM	#2
Aediekins Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,567 Gallery: Aediekins Stats: St/199 Curr/163 Goal/155 WOE: Low-Carb Start Date: 8 more lbs to go!!	sounds dee-lish! I LOVE quiche!

01-24-2009, 09:02 AM	#3
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 34,201 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	I hope you'll try it! I don't LOVE quiche, in general, but I LOVED this one! DH too. Just had the leftovers reheated a bit in the microwave for breakfast. It's even creamier and gooder (!!) today!

01-24-2009, 04:48 PM	#4
TxHomeGirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX Posts: 135 Gallery: TxHomeGirl WOE: Lower Carb	Wow, that quiche sounds like it is delicious. Will have to try it. Does the smoked sheep's milk cheese have a name so I could find it in the grocery store ?

01-24-2009, 06:15 PM	#5
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 34,201 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	It's called "Idiazabal" and it's from Spain - I got it at Whole Foods.

01-25-2009, 07:18 AM	#6
TxHomeGirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: TX Posts: 135 Gallery: TxHomeGirl WOE: Lower Carb	Well, I have never heard of that cheese before. Until I can get to Whole Foods I guess I will just use the parmesan. I doubt that my local Kroger will have it, but I will take a look. Thanks Charski !

01-25-2009, 09:57 AM	#7
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 34,201 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	I think it would, Gary - in fact I was pondering doing the same thing but in regular muffin cups. If you try it let me know how it works out! Once refrigerated, it was fairly firm and I think cooked in muffin tins so that there is more "outside" surface - it would work great.

02-09-2009, 11:24 AM	#8
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 34,201 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	I made this last night with the following substitutions - 1 cup Gruyere for the 1 cup sheep's milk cheese; 1 cup chopped Canadian bacon for the chicken/reg. bacon; and 1 small can well-drained, diced Ortega mild chiles instead of the Serranos. It was really good!

02-12-2009, 11:00 AM	#9
pocahontas Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 14,999 Gallery: pocahontas Stats: Pregnant!	I just printed this out. I am going to make it this weekend with some lefovers I have in the fridge, chicken italian sausage, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, sundried tomato and TJ's Quatrro Formaggio cheese. Thanks Char!

02-12-2009, 12:43 PM	#10
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 34,201 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Well, ma deah - I'd divide up the stuff equally amongst the cups, then pour the eggy/creamy part equally - and I'd bake at 325* for 20 minutes, and test. When they test done (I always use the old "stick a table knife into the center and it should come out reasonably clean" method!) I'd let them stand in the cups another 10 minutes, then take them out and onto a plate or something so they don't sit in there and "sweat." For as we all know there is not much worse than a sweaty quiche! Or is that kiss? No matter, either way you don't want it! Then again maybe you DO!

02-17-2009, 02:33 PM	#11
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 34,201 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	I'm glad it worked out well in the smaller size for you, Gary. How long did you have to cook them? It's a really versatile recipe as far as what you can put in it. Just stick with the basic proportions and use what you like! The last two I've made have been ham, green onion, well-drained Ortega diced mild green chiles, and all Gruyere for the cheese. DH particularly loves that combo!

02-17-2009, 05:04 PM	#12
Jennifer Eloff Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tropics Posts: 3,082 Gallery: Jennifer Eloff WOE: Atkins/Moderate Carbs Start Date: 1999	Sounds incredible, Char - I may have to try this real soon. I was thinking quiche today for some reason.

02-17-2009, 05:51 PM	#13
pocahontas Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 14,999 Gallery: pocahontas Stats: Pregnant!	I made it for V-Day, had all the neighbors over and they raved! Thanks, Char!

02-17-2009, 07:15 PM	#14
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 34,201 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Jen, I'd love to have YOU try one of MY recipes for a change! LOL! Pocahontas, what did you end up putting in yours?

02-18-2009, 04:42 AM	#15
mac24312 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Far SW Virginia Posts: 3,563 Gallery: mac24312 Stats: 250/130/140 WOE: Stella Style/My OWN LC WOL ;]/Maintenance Start Date: October 07 2006 Over 6 years on Atkins ;]	This does look great! I think I will make this as soon as my Egg bake is finished with Broccoli like you did Gary!! Great recipe and so many different way you can fix it!! Thanks! HUGS Christina

02-18-2009, 05:52 AM	#16
skeopple Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 4,322 Gallery: skeopple Stats: (350+)336/259/159 WOE: Low Carb, forever Start Date: 1/14/08	Making this today, for sure. Great recipe and I think the whole family will enjoy it. I'll let y'all know.

02-18-2009, 06:15 AM	#17
missymagoo12 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: usa Posts: 344 Gallery: missymagoo12 Stats: 235/225/145 WOE: stellastyle,atkins Start Date: april 2004	this really sounds good. i will have to make this on sunday and take leftovers for work the next day. sue

02-18-2009, 08:31 AM	#18
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 34,201 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	By the bye for those of you with fussy eaters who THINK they don't like QUICHE - bake it in an 8 x 8" square pan and call it cheesy egg casserole or something! LOL!

02-18-2009, 07:52 PM	#20
Jennifer Eloff Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tropics Posts: 3,082 Gallery: Jennifer Eloff WOE: Atkins/Moderate Carbs Start Date: 1999	LOL Charski, believe me, I can learn from you! I look forward to trying this recipe. Aaaw, I LOVE that pic of the two kiddies hugging. That is sooo precious!!

02-18-2009, 08:03 PM	#21
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 34,201 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Hi Jen! You're so sweet! I'm so glad you're finding some time to "hang out" here - it's such a nice bunch of folks, isn't it?

03-26-2010, 08:26 PM	#22
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 34,201 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Bumping up for a quiche request!

03-27-2010, 05:47 AM	#23
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	How did I miss this one, Char? I have lots of rotisserie chicken, so I think I'll do the chicken one.. Thanks a bunch..

03-27-2010, 09:42 AM	#24
BikerAng Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 2,592 Gallery: BikerAng Stats: 195/167/155 5'9" WOE: Atkins - organic & humanely raised Start Date: Feb 2007	Yum, adding to the list for dinner! This looks super good!

03-27-2010, 10:15 AM	#25
SweetPoison2 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 13,468 Gallery: SweetPoison2 Stats: 246/232/180 WOE: DASH Diet & HHCG Start Date: June 09	Killing folks, again, C?

03-27-2010, 04:46 PM	#27
victorianandmore Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 423 Gallery: victorianandmore	Char - I have a question on your quiche. If (by some slim chance) it isn't all gone in a day or two, do you think it would freeze and re-heat well? Or, how long do you think it would keep in the refrigerator? I'm not a big quiche fan, but this one sounds great! I was thinking of making it for a dinner and then using the left-overs for quick breakfasts ... Thanks for any tips! Linda

03-27-2010, 06:27 PM	#28
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 34,201 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Hi Linda, I've never tried freezing it so I can't speak with any authority on the subject, but heck, try freezing one piece and see what happens, is my best advice! I think it keeps fine in the fridge for at least 4 or 5 days though. It never lasts that long in this house and DH thinks he doesn't like quiche either - but he DOES really like this one!

03-28-2010, 03:06 AM	#29
DelhiBelli Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The land of the not quite right. Posts: 123 Gallery: DelhiBelli Stats: maintaining at my current size WOE: High Fat/ Mod Protein/ Low Carb Start Date: September 2009	i have to try this one! it sounds amazing! The changes I have to make are using homemade coconut oil mayo and half-n-half yogurt for the cream (the cream we have here sucks). We have a huge brick of cheddar that I have to use up too. Has anyone tried this with cheddar?

03-28-2010, 11:15 AM	#30
TXkim Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake Kiowa TX Posts: 326 Gallery: TXkim Stats: 5'8" 155/127/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2003	Thanks for bumping Char, I must have missed this the first time you posted!! I love quiche, but haven't really found the perfect recipe that I can adapt to a variety of ingredients. They never have that great consistency I find when dinig out. Maye this will be it!! I've tried one with cream cheese that was good, but never mayo. And in all years I've made quiche, I never thought about putting it in a square pan....but squares would be SO MUCH easier to serve than pie shaped. Love Gary's muffin idea too! Thank you.