Soft and silky crustless quiche is easy to make in about an hour and loaded with a flavorful combination of cheese, spinach and artichoke. It’s a perfect easy brunch recipe for any occasion!
Many years after first creating this recipe, my family is still in love with this delicious crustless quiche. It’s been a perfect addition to our weekends and holiday brunches. I love that I can make it for winter holidays and spring holidays alike!
Crustless quiche is not just a great light option for breakfast and brunch, it’s also gluten free! There aren’t that many breakfast recipes that are gluten free so crustless quiche makes a wonderful versatile option.
Spinach artichoke is a popular flavor for so many people, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love to dig into spinach artichoke dip. This quiche combines these flavors of a spinach artichoke with a fluffy, soft egg mixture and that combination is just divine.
You can also appreciate the fact that it’s a healthier breakfast option too. It’s crustless and made with fresh spinach. Another way to lower the calories would be to use light sour cream, but note that that will affect the texture a bit.
How To Make Spinach Artichoke Crustless Quiche
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch deep pie baking dish.
- Cook the veggies: Add spinach toa preheated pan with a little oil, cover, and let it cook down. One wilted, stir in chopped artichoke hearts and pressed garlic. Season with some salt and pepper, mix and sauté the for a few minutes.
- Egg mixture: Combine eggs, sour cream, heavy whipping cream, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Whisk well, until all smooth.
- Quiche mixture: Slowly mix cooked veggie mixture into the egg mixture, while stirring. Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheese. Transfer the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake: Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese over the top and bake for 40-45 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I Make Crustless Quiche Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you can prepare everything up to the actual baking step. Cover the baking pan with plastic wrap and place the pan in the refrigerator. You can bake it the next day. Take the quiche out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking and let it sit on the counter to warm up a bit. Then, preheat the oven and bake as directed.
Does It Reheat Well?
Yes, this quiche is easy to reheat in the microwave, just be careful not to overheat the eggs. Heat it just until warm in the middle.
How Long Does Quiche Last In The Refrigerator?
Make sure to store leftover quiche in the refrigerator covered air-tight. When properly stored, it should last 3-4 days.
Can I Substitute Cream In Quiche?
Yes you can use half and half but the texture won’t be as smooth and creamy.
Can I Use Frozen Spinach?
Yes you can, just make sure to squeeze the juices out. Note: 6 oz of fresh spinach will equate to about 2-3 oz frozen spinach.
Freezing Instructions
You can freeze this quiche once baked. You can actually bake it right in an aluminum foil baking dish or carefully take it out of the baking dish to freeze. (If baking in aluminum pan, you can freeze it right in the pan as well.)
Note that baking in the aluminum baking dish will take less time. Make sure to use an aluminum baking with that is large enough.
Wrap it in foil and make sure it’s pretty air-tight. Place it in a large freezer bag, label, and freeze.
To thaw: slow-thaw it overnight in the refrigerator. You can reheat individual slices in the microwave or reheat the whole thing in the oven at 350° just until heated through. You can loosely cover the quiche with foil on top so it won’t burn.
NOTE: you may notice a texture difference in the quiche after it’s been frozen and thawed. Many egg dishes do change in texture after freezing due to increase in moisture. Most of the time it doesn’t bother people but several have noticed the texture difference.
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Spinach Artichoke Crustless Quiche Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- Salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 6 oz fresh spinach
- 6-7 oz baby artichoke hearts drained and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and grease a 9-inch pie baking dish. (To grease the baking dish, you can spray non-stick baking spray or rub butter all over the bottom and sides of the dish.)
- Preheat a pan over medium heat and add some oil for cooking. Add spinach, cover, and let it cook down until wilted.
- Once spinach is wilted, stir in chopped artichoke hearts and pressed garlic. Season with some salt and pepper. Mix and sauté the veggies for a few minutes. Take off heat.
- Combine eggs, sour cream, heavy whipping cream, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Whisk well, until all smooth.
- Slowly add cooked veggie mixture into the egg mixture, while stirring. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Transfer the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese over the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes.
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Notes
- Storing: Make sure to store leftover quiche in the refrigerator covered air-tight. When properly stored, it should last 3-4 days.
- Using Frozen Spinach: make sure to squeeze the juices out. Note: 6 oz of fresh spinach will equate to about 3 oz frozen spinach.
- Make Ahead: you can prepare everything up to the actual baking step. Cover the baking pan with plastic wrap and place the pan in the refrigerator. You can bake it the next day. Take the quiche out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking and let it sit on the counter to warm up a bit. Then, preheat the oven and bake as directed.
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Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles on May 8, 2017.
Alyssa says
So yummy! I will make this again!
LyubaB says
GLad you liked it, Alyssa!
Lisa says
This is delicious and I make it all the time. It takes less than 10 minutes to put together and then it goes in the oven. It’s a very good recipe and everyone I’ve made it for loves it.
Kathi says
Can you use 1/2 & 1/2 instead of Heavy Whipping Cream? I need to make some substitutes for health reasons?
Deb says
Yes, you bet you can. I wanted to keep cost low so only using the half and half set up the quiche just fine.
I eat low-carb. This is a keeper.
Mari says
I just made this recipe as I’m attempting to get back into keto after a month of eating Pasta abroad. It is perfect and delicious. I have become obsessed with Artichokes so this was perfect for me. Thank you for sharing! =)
LyubaB says
I am so glad you liked it, Mari!
Alice says
Delicious!!! Best quiche I’ve made. I replaced some of the mozzarella with goat cheese. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!
LyubaB says
Mmm goat cheese! I bet that was really good! I am glad you liked it, Alice!
Ryan says
Perfect quiche. This is better than even Stouffer’s souflet. Congrats on the recipe
LyubaB says
Thank you for your kind comment! I am so glad you liked the recipe!
Laura says
Can I make these in a muffin tin? If so how long should I cook them?
LyubaB says
Personally, I have a hard time with egg muffins, the texture usually doesn’t come out as good as a whole quiche. But yes, you can try it by filling each cup 2/3 of the way and cooking it for 15-17 minutes.
Caroline says
are the artichokes in water or marinated? I made this with the ones in water. wondering if I should have used marinated
Sonia says
The only quiche recipe I use. Why was I making it with a crust all these years? The children (6 and 10) ask for this meal frequently. Ham zucchini and mushrooms tonight, this is so versatile! Thank you for sharing
Victoria says
Very moist, used coconut sugar with 1/2 brown sugar to make a cup! My family loved it!
LyubaB says
I am so glad you liked it, Victoria!
Dana H says
This quiche is amazing. I add some sautéed onions to the spinach and artichokes, and the added flavor and texture is really good. Easy to make and fantastic to eat for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
LyubaB says
So glad you liked it and were able to make it your own!
Laura Restrepo says
Great “as is” and so versatile with lots of other veggie combos! Has anyone tried it out using a pie crust? Thanks!