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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Crustless Asparagus Quiche {Low-carb, Gluten-free}

    UPDATED Oct 14, 2019 · PUBLISHED May 6, 2015 BY Marjory Pilley · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Easy Crustless Asparagus Quiche Pin

    It's easy to fall in love with this Crustless Asparagus Quiche recipe. The presentation is pretty, each slice is a creamy, low-carb, gluten-free delight and it's super easy to make...and freeze!

    Crustless Asparagus Quiche Recipe on plate

    We've got a thing for quiche! Whether it's Tomato Bacon Quiche with Fresh Basil in a whole wheat crust or Ham Quiche Cups in a "ham" crust, or this crustless recipe, it always hits the mark.

    Lazy weekend brunch...check.

    Quiche and a side salad for lunch...yes please!

    Breakfast for dinner...quiche to the rescue.

    Busy morning...reheat a slice for a protein-packed breakfast.

    In fact, I would argue that crustless quiche to make ahead and freeze in a bag, ready to thaw and cook at a moment's notice, is one of the most important items to have in your freezer. 🙂

    Crustless Asparagus Quiche Notes

    Below are notes for making this easy dish plus tips to customize this recipe to your liking, because once you've got the foundation down, substituting is a breeze.

    Thin asparagus stalks cut into pieces

    Fresh, crisp asparagus is the star of this recipe!

    One option is to chop the asparagus into uniformly small segments and toss them into the quiche mixture. Bam...you're done.

    But, if you want to present the spears in a sunburst pattern, cut off the tops so they are about 3-4 inches in length, depending upon the size of your pan. Cut the remainder into bite-sized pieces. I always use spears that are on the thin size...these don't need to be blanched or cooked in advance.

    Uncooked Asparagus Quiche in 9 inch round pan

    Ham rounds out the flavors in this quiche. Bacon is another alternative. The remaining ingredients are the usual suspects, eggs, milk, seasonings. Any combination of milk and/or cream will work and the creaminess will vary accordingly.

    Mix all of the ingredients together, except for the long asparagus spears and pour the mixture into a greased pan. The one pictured is 9 inches. Use a fork to distribute the ingredients uniformly throughout the pan. Then, place the long asparagus spears in a sunburst pattern.

    Carefully place the pan in the oven...so your spears won't move around.

    Crustless Ham and Asparagus Quiche slice and full quiche with missing piece

    Allow the crustless asparagus quiche to set for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Mine slips right out of the pan.

    You can freeze it! Cooked slices can be wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen. Or, you can combine all of the raw ingredients in a plastic bag that seals and freeze it. When you are ready to cook the quiche, remove it to the refrigerator to defrost and then proceed with the cooking instructions. It works every time!

    P.S. You can also cook this recipe in a pie crust if desired.

    Asparagus Quiche Crustless on plate

    Breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner...Crustless Asparagus Quiche is sure to be a hit.

    Video of How to Make Crustless Asparagus Quiche

     

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    Crustless Asparagus Quiche Recipe

    Crustless Asparagus Quiche

    It's easy to fall in love with this Crustless Asparagus Quiche recipe. It's low-carb, gluten-free, presents beautifully and you can freeze it!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 182kcal
    Author: Marjory Pilley

    Ingredients

    • 15-20 asparagus spears thin is best
    • 5 eggs lightly beaten
    • 1 cup milk (any type or combination will work. I use a mixture of skim milk and half and half.)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon thyme
    • 1 cup Swiss cheese shredded
    • ½ cup ham (optional) diced

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Cut woody ends off of the asparagus spears.
    • Cut asparagus spears in half. Set top halves of spears aside and cut remaining halves in 1 inch segments.
    • Combine remaining ingredients, except for long pieces of asparagus spears and pie crust, if using, in a bowl.
    • Pour mixture into a 9 inch pan coated with cooking spray (or into the pie crust, if using.)
    • Using a fork, distribute ham, cheese and small asparagus pieces in pan.
    • Place long asparagus spears in a sunburst design. (See picture)
    • Bake quiche uncovered for 60-70 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean. The top should be lightly browned and the quiche will continue to set after removed from the oven.
    • Allow quiche to sit for 10-15 minutes before cutting.

    Notes

    Quiche can be frozen before or after cooking. Before cooking add all of the ingredients to a plastic bag that seals. Store in freezer. When ready to cook, defrost in the refrigerator, pour mixture into a pan and cook as directed. After cooking, wrap slices with plastic wrap and place in freezer. Slices can be re-heated in the microwave or oven.
    Keep this recipe South Beach 1 compliant with low-fat milk and low-fat or fat-free cheese.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 232mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 715IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 1.6mg
    Nutritional and Food Safety Disclaimer

     

     

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    1. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes

      May 06, 2015 at 4:18 pm

      Love how easy this looks and that you can freeze it! The asparagus looks so cool in this!

      Reply
    2. lauren Kelly Nutrition

      May 06, 2015 at 5:42 pm

      I love crustless quiche! And asparagus is my favorite!

      Reply
      • Tracey

        May 04, 2020 at 4:28 pm

        5 stars
        Absolutely delicious and so quick and easy. I used shredded chicken instead of ham. I also used a mix of cheddar and Parmesan as I had no Swiss.

        Reply
    3. heather | girlichef

      May 06, 2015 at 8:37 pm

      This is so beautiful, I love how you've placed the asparagus spears. I don't know that I've ever made a crustless quiche, I really need to try it!

      Reply
      • B.Scott

        November 11, 2018 at 8:07 am

        If you ever made frittata it’s almost the same thing.

        Reply
    4. Angie | Big Bear's Wife

      May 07, 2015 at 9:21 am

      This is exactly what I want for breakfast on Saturday!

      Reply
    5. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic

      May 07, 2015 at 1:08 pm

      Such a gorgeous quiche that it's hard to believe there isn't a crust. The arrangement of asparagus is so pretty!

      Reply
    6. Angie

      May 07, 2015 at 3:58 pm

      I've never tried a crustless quiche, but now I have to. I don't make them that often because of the added fat and calories in the crust.

      Reply
    7. Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos

      May 07, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      Crust and I do NOT get along - so knowing that I can do the crustless quiche - it's a revelation. This sounds like the perfect quiche for spring!

      Reply
    8. Rose | The Clean Dish

      May 07, 2015 at 8:13 pm

      I love how you have arranged the asparagus to make it look so pretty! Crustless quiche RULES!! Thanks for this awesome recipe!!

      Reply
    9. Carol Borchardt

      May 07, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      This is totally up my alley. I love quiche with a crust, but it's one more step. I do crustless quiche a lot and am always just as happy.

      Reply
    10. Matea

      May 08, 2015 at 6:25 am

      I love how simple this quiche is! Yum 🙂

      Reply
    11. Jennifer F.

      February 05, 2016 at 4:31 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for the great recipe! I normally make an omelet for myself in the morning (my husband is a dyed-in-the-wool Grape Nuts man every morning) so this looks like a terrific way to make it once, then have it all week long via microwave. I have deli roasted turkey and fresh spinach on hand, so will use that tomorrow and will enjoy it all week. Love the way the asparagus spears look in your photo.. Great idea!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        February 05, 2016 at 8:08 am

        Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    12. Amy

      December 07, 2016 at 5:59 am

      5 stars
      Do you think this would work doubles in a large 9x13? I'm serving it to a large crowd on Friday. I've made it in the 9" round and everyone loved it, especially my G/F and low carb friends!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        December 07, 2016 at 7:42 am

        That is a great idea! The size sounds about right too. Let me know how it turns out!

        Reply
    13. Amber

      February 16, 2019 at 11:16 am

      5 stars
      Just made this for breakfast and can I just say, it is so good! I added extra asparagus and skipped the meat. So soft and my favorite part is how easy it was. My husband ate half the pan for breakfast! Will definitely make again! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        February 17, 2019 at 8:03 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your feedback!

        Reply
    14. Bayla

      April 24, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and super easy to throw together. I omitted the thyme and the ham. I used a 3-cheese Italian blend instead of the Swiss. Made it crustless as I didn’t want the extra calories or carbs.

      Reply
      • Marjory Pilley

        April 25, 2020 at 8:07 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for coming back to share your experience!

        Reply
    15. Sheri

      January 28, 2022 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious! I added some green onion and a few grape tomatoes that I had to use. I cut the asparagus in tiny rounds instead of chunks, and made the crustless version. Definitely a keeper!

      Reply
      • Marjory Pilley

        January 29, 2022 at 7:33 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    16. Wiebke P

      May 25, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      Super yummylicious and loks stunning!

      Reply
      • Marjory Pilley

        May 26, 2022 at 6:43 am

        I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for your comment.

        Reply

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