Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche

My freezer is way too full right now, you guys. So, the other day I set out to use up some of my frozen goods, and ended up making this Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche. Here’s to having all the ingredients on hand to make something as glorious and decadent as this!!

And yeah, I actually keep bacon in my freezer. For bacon emergencies. No, I’m kidding. Bacon is one of those ingredients that I like to add to recipes in small amounts to add a punch of flavor, so when I buy a package of bacon I slice it right across the strips into three or four chunks (depending on whether it’s a 12oz. or 16oz. package) and then place them into a freezer bag. That way I can grab out a 4oz. piece whenever needed. I add it directly to a skillet frozen and just cook over medium-low heat until the strips thaw enough to separate from each other, then eventually brown and crisp up.

Broccoli florets is also something I always keep on hand (great for adding to pasta, stir fry, or breakfast bowls), and the rest of the ingredients (eggs, milk, Parmesan, cheddar, and seasoning salt) are things that I always have, or usually have on hand as well. It’s too easy.

I’m sure you could also bake this in a large muffin tin for individual servings! They would probably bake faster, although I haven’t tried it so I can’t suggest an exact baking time. I’d just keep an eye on it and take them out when the tops are puffed and slightly browned.

Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche

Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche

Keep all the ingredients for this Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche on hand for an easy low-carb breakfast (or dinner!) 

• 1 lb. frozen broccoli florets ($2.10)
• 4 oz. bacon ($1.43)
• 4 large eggs ($1.08)
• 1 cup milk ($0.31)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan ($0.41)
• 1/4 tsp seasoning salt* ($0.03)
• 4 oz. shredded medium cheddar, divided ($0.95)

1. Take the broccoli florets out of the freezer so they can begin to thaw. Place the bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-low heat until very brown and crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain and pour off most of the grease out of the skillet.

2. Turn the heat under the skillet up to medium-high and add the broccoli florets. Sauté them in the residual bacon grease until they are no longer frozen. Transfer the broccoli to a cutting board. Roughly chop the florets into smaller, bite-sized pieces.

3. Begin preheating the oven to 350ºF. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Parmesan, and seasoning salt.

4. Coat a 9-inch pie plate in non-stick spray (or butter, if you prefer). Place the chopped broccoli in the dish along with half of the shredded cheddar. Crumble the bacon over top. Stir the broccoli, cheddar, and bacon together.

5. Place the pie plate on a baking dish for easy transport in and out of the oven. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the bacon, broccoli, and cheddar in the dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar.

6. Bake the crustless quiche for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is puffed and it is golden brown around the edges. Let the crustless quiche cool slightly before slicing into eight pieces and serving.

Use your favorite seasoning salt, like Lowry’s or Tony Chachere’s. I used a blend created by my friend’s spice company, Avec Tous.  

Step by Step Photos

Take one pound of broccoli florets out of the freezer so they can begin to thaw. Place 4oz. bacon in a skillet and cook over medium-low until very brown and crispy (my bacon was frozen and I just placed it in the skillet straight from the freezer without thawing). Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Pour off most of the bacon grease, leaving just a bit in the skillet for the broccoli.

Turn the heat under the skillet up to medium-high and add the broccoli florets. Sauté the broccoli florets in the leftover bacon fat until they are no longer frozen (just a few minutes, don’t over cook them). This also helps evaporate the excess moisture so your quiche doesn’t end up soupy on the bottom.

Transfer the broccoli florets to a cutting board and roughly chop them into smaller, bite-sized pieces.

Begin preheating the oven to 350ºF. In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, and about 1/4 tsp seasoning salt. I used Avec Tous seasoning salt, but you could use something like Lowry’s or Tony Chachere’s. 

Place the chopped broccoli, half of the 4oz. shredded cheddar, and the bacon (crumbled) into a 9-inch pie plate that has been coated with non-stick spray. Stir them together until they’re evenly mixed.

Place the pie plate on a baking sheet to make it easier to transport in and out of the oven once it’s full of liquid. Pour the milk and egg mixture over the bacon, broccoli, and cheddar in the pie plate.

Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar over the top. Transfer it to the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is puffed and the edges are golden brown. When I say “puffed” I mean that it has puffed to roughly the same height as the outer rim and is no longer “depressed.”

All of the puffiness will deflate as it cools and the steam releases, but the Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche should look a little something like this. :) Totally scrumptious! 😍

Wait about five minutes, then slice it into 8 pieces and serve! 

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