How to Make Healthy Crustless Quiche Base - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quiche is a popular dish that originated in France and has since become a staple in many households around the world. Traditionally, quiche is made with a flaky pastry crust, but for those looking for a healthier alternative, a crustless quiche is the perfect solution. Not only does it cut down on calories and carbs, but it also allows the delicious flavors of the filling to shine through.

Creating a crustless quiche might seem daunting at first, but with the right base, it's actually...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Shamrock Farms® Premium Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Shamrock Farms® Cottage Cheese
  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, cooked and drained
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 8-inch quiche

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Allow mixed vegetables to cool once cooked.
  • Combine eggs, Shamrock Farms Premium Sour Cream, Shamrock Farms Cottage Cheese, flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir together or blend in a food processor until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Pour the egg mixture into a bowl with the vegetables. Add 1 cup cheese and mix. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and smooth out the top. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake until set, about 45 minutes. Remove the baking dish from the oven. The quiche will be puffed up, but will fall slightly as it cools. Allow it to cool, then refrigerate. Cut into squares and serve.
  • Nutrition

    455 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 253mg
    • Sodium: 1226mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 441mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 182mg