Easy Crustless Quiche Lorraine Bake Tips, FAQ & printable recipe

Tips for success

If you find the cheese is browning too quickly before the center is set, you can loosely tent the dish with aluminum foil for the final ten minutes of baking. This ensures the custard finishes cooking without the cheese burning or becoming overly dark.

For a cleaner slice, let the quiche cool to room temperature before portioning. While it is delicious served warm, it firms up significantly as it cools, making it much easier to lift out of the dish in perfect squares using a thin metal spatula.

Variations

• Vegetable Addition: Sauté one cup of finely chopped spinach or leeks and scatter them over the bacon before pouring in the custard for added color and earthy flavor.
• Herbed Quiche: Whisk two tablespoons of finely chopped fresh chives or parsley into the egg mixture to add a bright, fresh aromatic quality to the finished bake.

Storage and make-ahead

Fridge

Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer

Freeze in individual portions for up to 1 month.

Reheat

Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven until warmed through.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep the custard moist.

It is important to let the quiche cool completely to room temperature before covering and refrigerating, which prevents condensation from forming on the lid and making the top soggy.

You can prepare the custard and bacon layers in the dish up to four hours before baking, keeping it covered in the refrigerator.

If baking from cold, add an extra five to ten minutes to the total baking time to ensure the center reaches the required temperature.

Serving ideas

Serve this crustless quiche as the centerpiece of a brunch spread, accompanied by a light, acidic side salad to cut through the richness of the eggs and cream.

A simple vinaigrette with baby arugula or fresh spinach provides the perfect contrast to the savory, cheesy custard.

For a more substantial dinner, pair the quiche with roasted root vegetables or a side of crusty sourdough bread.

The simplicity of the dish allows it to pair well with almost anything, making it a reliable staple for quick weeknight meals or casual weekend gatherings.

Frequently asked questions

Recipe card

Easy Crustless Quiche Lorraine Bake

Prep 10 minCook 40 minRest 5 minTotal 55 minServes 6

Ingredients

• 8 oz cooked bacon, chopped
• 8 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take the rectangular ceramic baking dish and spread the chopped, cooked bacon evenly across the bottom of the dish, ensuring it is distributed well for every serving.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until fully combined and smooth. Pour the egg mixture from a small pitcher over the bacon in the baking dish, ensuring the bacon is almost completely submerged in the liquid custard.
3. Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese thickly over the top of the egg mixture. Place the dish into the preheated oven and bake until the center is set and the edges are golden brown and bubbling. The internal temperature of the egg custard should reach 160°F (71°C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Contains: eggs, milk

Estimated nutrition per serving

Calories

420

Protein

18 g

Carbohydrates

3 g

Fat

38 g

Fiber

0 g

Sugar

1 g

Sodium

650 mg

Automatic estimate from the ingredient list, not laboratory-verified.