CRUSTLESS HAM AND CHEESE QUICHE

If you love easy, protein-packed breakfasts, this Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche with cottage cheese is a must-try! It’s light yet satisfying, loaded with flavor, and packed with protein from eggs, cottage cheese, and Swiss cheese. By skipping the crust, this quiche is naturally lower in carbs while still delivering a creamy, cheesy texture.

Whether you’re making it for a meal-prepped breakfast, a weekend brunch, or even a light dinner, this quiche is sure to become a favorite! For other delicious and easy quiche recipes, try our Mediterranean cottage cheese quiche and bacon and cheese quiche next!

Why You Will Love This Ham and Swiss Cheese Quiche

• High-Protein: This quiche is high in protein from eggs, cottage cheese, and Swiss cheese.
• Crustless: It’s a crustless ham and cheese 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.

What Is Ham and Cheese Quiche?

Made with savory ham and melty Swiss cheese, this quiche is light, flavorful, and perfect for any meal of the day! Our crustless ham and cheese quiche is incredibly easy to make and bursting with delicious flavors. With a rich, creamy texture and a hint of Dijon mustard for depth, this quiche bakes to perfection without the need for a crust. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that’s great for breakfast, brunch, or even a quick dinner. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite add-ins like veggies or different cheeses!

Ingredients Needed

• 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 works. 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 sliced deli ham for this recipe. However, any ham you have will work.
• 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 ham and cheese quiche and perfectly complements the other ingredients.
• Salt and Pepper: Season the quiche with salt and pepper.
• Garlic Powder: Adds delicious flavor to the quiche.
• Onion Powder: A hint of onion powder for additional flavor.

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. Or, if you have leftover ham from Easter or a holiday meal, this quiche is a perfect way to use it!

How To Make Ham and Cheese Quiche Without Crust

Step 1: Finely chop the cooked ham.

Step 2: Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk them.

Step 3: 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.

Step 4: Mix the ingredients in the bowl.

Step 5: 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.

Step 6: Let the quiche cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the cottage cheese to set.

What To Serve With Ham and Cheese Quiche

There are so many ways to serve this delicious quiche! Here are some dishes that go well with ham and cheese quiche.

• 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 carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, 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 French onion soup!

Storage Instructions

You can store leftover ham and cheese quiche in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Or, you can freeze individual portions for 1-2 months in a freezer-safe airtight bag or container. When ready to serve, reheat this quiche in the oven or microwave.

Variations and Ingredient Swaps

• 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ham and Cheese Quiche Be Frozen?

Yes, this ham and cheese quiche can be frozen for up to two months. Allow it to cool, then slice it into individual portions for easy reheating later. Store the slices in an airtight, freezer-safe container.

What Other Cheeses Work Well In This Quiche?

We made this ham and cheese quiche with Swiss cheese, but it would also be delicious with cheddar cheese, Gruyère cheese, Mozzarella cheese, or a combination of cheeses.

More Recipes To Try Next!

• Cottage Cheese Quiche
• Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
• Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese
• Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins
• Crustless Bacon and Cheese Quiche
• Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
• Green Chile Egg Casserole

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