Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche

This crustless ham and cheese quiche is an easy, high-protein breakfast that’s packed with flavor. Made with eggs, cottage cheese, ham, and Swiss cheese, it has a creamy, cheesy texture with no crust, making it lighter and lower in carbs. It’s perfect for meal prep, weekend brunch, or even a simple dinner.

For more quiche recipes, try our cottage cheese quiche, bacon and cheese quiche, and crustless sausage quiche next!

🔍 Quick Look: Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
• ⏱️ Cook Time: 40 minutes
• 🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
• 🍽 Calories: ~165 kcal per serving
• 👥 Servings: 6 servings
• 🥣 Key Ingredients: Eggs, cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, cooked ham, chives
• 📖 Dietary Information: High-protein, low-carb, gluten-free
• 👩‍🍳 Cook Method: Baked
• ⭐ Difficulty: Easy

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

• High-Protein: This quiche is high in protein from eggs, cottage cheese, and Swiss cheese.
• Crustless: It’s a crustless quiche, which keeps this recipe simple, lower in carbs, and naturally gluten-free!
• Customizable: Swap the ham, cheese, or mix-ins to make this quiche your own!
• Meal Prep: This quiche is great for meal prep! You can store leftovers in the fridge to enjoy throughout the week.
• Easy: This recipe is quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.
• Healthy: This quiche is a lightened-up option made without heavy cream, half-and-half, milk, or butter! Instead, we use cottage cheese as a high-protein substitute, which adds a rich, creamy texture while keeping it light.

Key Ingredients

• Eggs: Use six large eggs for this quiche.
• Cottage Cheese: We used fat-free cottage cheese, but low-fat and full-fat cottage cheese also work. Cottage cheese adds creaminess and boosts the protein while keeping the quiche light and moist without having to use any cream or milk.
• Swiss Cheese: Use shredded light Swiss cheese.
• Ham: Adds savory depth of flavor. Finely dice or chop cooked ham. We chopped some sliced deli ham for this recipe. However, any ham you have will work. Try our honey and orange glazed ham recipe next!
• Chives: Chop fresh chives to mix into the quiche. You can top the quiche with additional chives if desired. If you don’t have chives, you can substitute them for sliced green onions.
• Mustard: A touch of stone-ground mustard or Dijon mustard enhances the depth of flavor in this quiche and perfectly complements the other ingredients.

Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.

Substitutions & Variations

• The Best Ham to Use: Choose your favorite deli or cooked ham for this recipe! We used smoked ham for a rich, savory depth of flavor. However, classic cooked ham or your ham of choice works just as well.
• Cheese Variations: You can swap the Swiss cheese for a different cheese in this quiche if preferred. Use cheddar cheese for a sharper flavor. Or, use Gruyère for a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. Another option is Mozzarella cheese, for a creamy and soft texture. You could even use a mix of cheeses for a richer flavor!
• Ham Substitutes: You can substitute the ham for cooked chopped turkey or sausage. For another flavor option, replace the ham with cooked chopped bacon, or try our bacon and cheese quiche! Or, to make this quiche vegetarian, skip the ham and add sautéed vegetables instead.
• Vegetables: Sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions add even more texture and flavor.
• Spicy: For spice, mix in some chopped jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes.
• Greens: Add chopped spinach or kale to this quiche for extra greens.

How To Make Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche

1. Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk them.

2. Add the cottage cheese, shredded light Swiss cheese, chopped cooked ham, chopped fresh chives, stone-ground mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl.

3. Mix the ingredients in the bowl.

4. Lightly spray a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish with oil. Then, pour the mixture into the dish. Bake the quiche at 350°F for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

5. Let the quiche cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the cottage cheese to set.

Serving Suggestions

• Easter Brunch: This quiche is a perfect addition to an Easter brunch spread! Ham is a classic Easter dish, and this quiche is a delicious way to enjoy it. Serve it with our healthy carrot cake, carrot raisin salad, or a fresh fruit platter.
• Breakfast: Start your day with this delicious protein-packed quiche alongside a cottage cheese fruit bowl, a slice of avocado toast, protein coffee, or a green protein smoothie.
• Light Meal: Enjoy it for lunch or dinner with a crisp green salad, roasted sweet potatoes, or a comforting bowl of soup. It pairs especially well with our roasted tomato soup or easy French onion soup!

Storage Instructions

You can store leftover ham and cheese quiche in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

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