Crustless Cheddar Quiche Lorraine
Rich, silky, and wonderfully comforting, this crustless quiche is packed with smoky ham, sharp cheddar, and a creamy baked egg custard that feels both cozy and elegant. Perfect for slow brunches, make-ahead breakfasts, or simple lunches with a crisp green salad. No pastry required — just classic flavours baked into one beautifully golden dish.
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
40–50 min
Serves
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- softened butterfor greasing the dish
- 1 cupsmoky ham, diced and patted dry
- 1¼ cupssharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 5 largeeggs
- 1 cupheavy cream
- pinchsalt
- pinchfreshly cracked pepper
Ingredients
Ingredients
- softened butterfor greasing the dish
- 1 cupsmoky ham, diced and patted dry
- 1¼ cupssharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 5 largeeggs
- 1 cupheavy cream
- pinchsalt
- pinchfreshly cracked pepper
Instructions
Prep
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Generously butter a 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish, making sure to coat the sides well to prevent sticking.
Assemble & Bake
- 1
Scatter the diced ham evenly across the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle over ¾ of the cheddar cheese.
- 2
In a large bowl or measuring jug, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt and pepper until completely smooth.
- 3
Slowly pour the custard mixture over the ham and cheese. Top with the remaining cheddar.
- 4
Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the quiche is lightly golden and just set with a slight wobble in the centre.
- 5
Allow the quiche to rest for at least 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Melissa's Notes
Patting the ham dry helps prevent excess moisture in the custard. Freshly grated cheddar melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese. This quiche reheats beautifully the next day and makes an easy high-protein breakfast.
Nutrition Information
Per slice — based on 8 servings
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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