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Crustless Quiche

Crustless quiche in a cake pan on a white tablecloth
Photo by Romulo Yanes

Getting rid of the crust for this clever play on quiche Lorraine is a win-win: The cooking process is simplified, and you're left with the very best part of the quiche.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min (not including cooling)

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1

1/2 tablespoons fine dry plain bread crumbs

1

cup frozen chopped onions

1

cup diced cooked ham (1/4 pound)

1

tablespoon unsalted butter

1

(8-ounce) package shredded Swiss cheese (2 cups)

4

large eggs

1

cup heavy cream

1

cup whole milk

Equipment:

Equipment: a 10-inch quiche dish or 10-inch glass pie plate

Accompaniment: green salad

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.

    Step 2

    Butter quiche dish, then sprinkle all over with bread crumbs.

    Step 3

    Cook onions with ham in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. Spread in dish, then evenly sprinkle cheese on top.

    Step 4

    Whisk together eggs, cream, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and pour over cheese. Bake until top is golden and custard is set in center, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly before cutting into wedges.

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