Crustless Bacon and Broccoli Quiche
This savory, crustless quiche is both elegant and simple to make! The light and fluffy eggs are perfectly complemented by crispy bacon bits, broccoli, and Swiss cheese. This quiche pairs effortlessly with fresh fruit or a salad making it a versatile dish that’s satisfying enough to serve for brunch or dinner!
Makes: One 9-inch pie
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter (for preparing the pie dish)
- 1/2-pound bacon, cooked and finely diced
- 1/2 large, sweet onion, diced and sautéed
- 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1-1/2 cups Swiss cheese, grated
- Chives, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Butter the sides and bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Cool on a paper towel-lined plate and finely chop. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease.
- Sauté the onion in the reserved grease until translucent. Add broccoli and cook for 1–2 minutes until bright green. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add cream and whisk again. Mix in flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in sour cream and cottage cheese.
- Fold in the chopped bacon, sautéed onion, broccoli, and grated Swiss cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the buttered pie dish.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the center is set and reaches 165°F. Let cool slightly before slicing. Garnish with chives if desired.