Name: Crustless Quiche
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min (not including cooling)
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons fine dry plain bread crumbs; 1 cup frozen chopped onions; 1 cup diced cooked ham (1/4 pound); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Swiss cheese (2 cups); 4 large eggs; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; Equipment: a 10-inch quiche dish or 10-inch glass pie plate; Accompaniment: green salad

Crustless quiche in a cake pan on a white tablecloth

Photo by Romulo Yanes

Getting rid of the crust for this clever play on quiche Lorraine is a win-win: The cooking process is simplified, and you're left with the very best part of the quiche.

Recipe information

Total Time
30 min (not including cooling)
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons fine dry plain bread crumbs

1 cup frozen chopped onions

1 cup diced cooked ham (1/4 pound)

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 (8-ounce) package shredded Swiss cheese (2 cups)

4 large eggs

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup whole milk

Equipment:

Equipment: a 10-inch quiche dish or 10-inch glass pie plate

Accompaniment: green salad

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
Step 2
Butter quiche dish, then sprinkle all over with bread crumbs.
Step 3
Cook onions with ham in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. Spread in dish, then evenly sprinkle cheese on top.
Step 4
Whisk together eggs, cream, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and pour over cheese. Bake until top is golden and custard is set in center, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly before cutting into wedges.
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