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Who doesn’t love the irresistible combination of bacon and cheese? I’ve created this delicious and easy crustless bacon and cheese quiche that’s lightened up with turkey bacon and light cheddar cheese but packed with flavor! It’s everything you love about a quiche, without the crust so you can enjoy all the goodness while keeping it low carb. We’ve also added cottage cheese to the quiche, making it extra creamy and protein-packed.
Whether you’re looking for a healthy breakfast, a light lunch, or a satisfying dinner, this crustless quiche is the perfect choice. It’s so effortless to make, and trust me once you try it, you’ll be hooked! Enjoy this low-carb quiche that’s loaded with protein and bursting with flavor in every bite!
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Why You Will Love This Bacon and Cheese Quiche
- Flavorful: Inspired by the popularity of our Mediterranean cottage cheese quiche, we’ve created another irresistible version featuring the classic combination of bacon and cheese!
- High-Protein: This bacon and cheese quiche is packed with protein from the eggs, cottage cheese, and turkey bacon! Each slice has about 20 grams of protein!
- No Crust: This crustless bacon quiche is low-carb and easy to make. There’s much less prep work since it’s crustless.
- Lightened Up: We’ve made this quiche healthier by using turkey bacon and light cheddar cheese. Also, there is no cream or butter, instead we used cottage cheese!
- Easy Meal Prep: This quiche stores well in the fridge, making leftovers perfect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch throughout the week.
- Cottage Cheese In Quiche: Adding cottage cheese makes this bacon and cheese quiche creamy, light, nutritious, and protein-packed.
Ingredients Needed
- Eggs: You will need eight large eggs for this quiche recipe.
- Cottage Cheese: We used fat-free cottage cheese. You could substitute for low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese if preferred.
- Bacon: Cook and crumble the turkey bacon before adding it to the quiche.
- Cheese: We used light shredded cheddar cheese for this recipe.
- Garlic Powder: Adds flavor to the quiche.
- Onion Powder: For additional flavor in the quiche.
- Smoked Paprika: Optional for a hint of smoky flavor.
- Salt and Pepper: Add salt and pepper to season.
What Type Of Cheese To Use
We made this quiche with shredded light cheddar cheese, but you can substitute it with a different type of cheese for a different flavor profile. Some other great cheese options that complement the flavors of the bacon in this quiche are Gruyere, sharp cheddar, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, or Swiss cheese.
How To Make Crustless Bacon and Cheese Quiche
Step 1: Add the turkey bacon slices to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. See our post on how to cook bacon in the oven. Once done, let the cooked bacon cool and place it on paper towels to remove excess oil. Then, chop the bacon into smaller pieces.
Step 2: Crack the eggs into a large bowl. Next, whisk the eggs.
Step 3: Add the cottage cheese, cooked chopped bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, optional smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh chives.
Step 4: Mix to incorporate all the ingredients.
Step 5: Spray a 9-inch round, 2-inch deep, non-stick pie dish with oil. Then, pour the quiche mixture into the dish.
Step 6: Bake the quiche at 350°F for 45-55 minutes or until fully cooked. Once done, let the quiche rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serving Suggestions
This crustless bacon and cheese quiche is incredibly versatile! Enjoy it on its own or pair it with our Caesar salad for a refreshing lunch. It also makes a fantastic addition to a brunch spread. For a convenient make-ahead breakfast, simply reheat slices throughout the week. Garnish with freshly chopped chives or crumbled bacon for an extra burst of flavor before serving.
Expert Tips
- Chop the Bacon: Finely chop the cooked bacon to ensure the flavor is evenly distributed throughout the quiche.
- Let The Quiche Rest: Allow the quiche to rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing. This step is crucial for allowing the cottage cheese to set and achieve the perfect texture.
- Baking Dish Size: Use a 9-inch round pie dish for this quiche. If you don’t have a pie dish, you can use a 9×9-inch square baking dish and turn it into an egg bake!
Storage Instructions
Store leftover bacon and cheese quiche in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. We don’t recommend freezing this quiche as cottage cheese does not freeze well and it will alter the texture of the quiche.
Variations
- Cheese Options: Swap the light shredded cheddar cheese for Gruyere, Swiss, sharp cheddar, feta, or parmesan cheese.
- Bacon Options: You can replace the turkey bacon with regular bacon or cooked diced ham if preferred. Applewood smoked bacon would be delicious in this quiche!
- Vegetarian Option: Omit the bacon altogether to make this recipe vegetarian.
- Cottage Cheese To Use: Fat-free, low-fat, and full-fat cottage cheese will all work in this recipe. We opted for fat-free cottage cheese for a lighter option.
- Broccoli: You can add one cup of chopped broccoli to this bacon cheddar quiche. Steam, blanch, or sauté the broccoli florets until softened. Once cooked, chop the broccoli into small, bite-sized pieces and fold it into the quiche mixture.
- Add-Ins: You can add 1/2 cup of sautéed veggies like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers to the quiche mixture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Does Bacon and Cheese Quiche Last?
This bacon and cheese quiche will last up to four days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. We like to store individual slices so they are ready to go!
Is Bacon and Cheese Quiche Gluten-Free?
Yes, this bacon and cheese quiche is naturally gluten-free! It is a crustless quiche that has no flour!
More Recipes To Try Next!
- Cottage Cheese Quiche
- Green Chile Egg Casserole
- Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
- Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese
- Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
- Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl
- Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
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CRUSTLESS BACON AND CHEESE QUICHE
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 16 ounces fat-free cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat also work)
- 1, 8-ounce pack of turkey bacon
- 3/4 cup light shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Place the turkey bacon slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the bacon at 400°F for 15-20 minutes. Once done, let the cooked bacon cool and place it on paper towels to remove excess oil. Once cooled, chop the bacon into smaller pieces.
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl. Then, whisk the eggs.
- Add the cottage cheese, cooked chopped bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, optional smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh chives.
- Mix to incorporate all the ingredients.
- Spray a 9-inch round, 2-inch deep, non-stick pie dish with oil. Then, pour the quiche mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the quiche at 350°F for 45-55 minutes or until fully cooked. Once done, let the quiche rest for at least 20 minutes to allow the cottage cheese to set before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Cheese Options: Some other great cheese options are Gruyere, sharp cheddar, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, or Swiss cheese.
- Let The Quiche Rest: Allow the quiche to rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing. This step is crucial for allowing the cottage cheese to set.
- Baking Dish Size: Use a 9-inch round pie dish for this quiche. If you don’t have a pie dish, you can use a 9×9-inch square baking dish.
- Storage: Store leftover bacon and cheese quiche in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This Crustless Bacon and Cheese Quiche is a savory, low-carb delight packed with smoky bacon, gooey cheese, and fluffy eggs. It’s easy to make, perfect for meal prep, and ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.