Crustless Mini Quiche with Spinach and Bacon

Are you looking for an easy low carb, high protein breakfast, brunch idea, lunch, or snack recipe? These rich and cheesy individual crustless quiche with spinach and bacon are the perfect mini meal for any time of day. 

These egg muffins are incredibly quick and easy to put together — and because this mini quiche recipe is so versatile, you can tailor the ingredients to suit your taste.

First, feel free to use any type of cheese you have on hand.  I often use a mixture of Swiss, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan, but you could use any type of cheese. 

Muenster, fontina, provolone, Gruyere cheese, cottage, goat, or Romano would all be good options. 

Trader Joe’s sells a wonderful shredded Swiss and Gruyere cheese blend that works great in this recipe, too!

The best thing about this homemade quiche is that no matter what kind of cheese you use when you make this easy recipe, you’ll end up with something wonderful.

You can also substitute broccoli or asparagus for the spinach or add sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or green onions. 

I like adding bacon to my egg muffins, but if you prefer different flavors, you could leave the bacon out or substitute sausage or leftover ham.

I hope you’ll give this amazing crustless mini quiche recipe a try, because I’ve never served these delicious egg bites to anyone who didn’t absolutely love them!  

Even friends who aren’t following a keto or low carb diet often say they prefer this crustless recipe to a traditional quiche with a crust.

Mini Quiche with Spinach and Bacon

This individual quiche recipe makes 10-12 individual egg muffins, depending on the size of the muffin cups.  (Note: I make these in regular-sized muffin pans, not mini muffin pans.)

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 5 to 6 oz. frozen chopped spinach
• 6 slices of bacon (using pre-cooked bacon will save you quite a bit of prep time)
• 5 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (Trader Joe’s sells a wonderful shredded Swiss and Gruyere cheese blend that is perfect for this recipe!)
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan or pecorino Romano cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. 
2. Spray muffin pan with cooking spray. 
3. Cook the bacon until crispy and drain the excess bacon grease on a paper towel.  Then break or chop the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces.
4. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat; add spinach and cook until heated through.
5. In a large bowl, using a whisk, beat eggs with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. 
6. Stir in cheeses, spinach, and bacon until well combined.
7. Spoon egg mixture into muffin cups, filling each cup about half way.  I like to use a 1/3-cup measuring cup to add the egg mixture to the muffin pan and usually end up with 12 fairly equal portions.
8. Bake your quiche muffins in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until set and slightly golden brown on the edges.
9. After baking, remove mini quiche from muffin pans using a knife to loosen around the edges, if necessary.  Serve warm.

Mini quiche may be cooked ahead of time, cooled to room temperature, and frozen in a freezer bag or an airtight container for later use. 

Before serving frozen egg muffins, thaw and reheat in a 350° F. oven for 8-10 minutes.

Wondering what to serve with quiche? 

A side of fresh mixed berries is the perfect accompaniment to this individual quiche recipe–especially if you’re serving it for breakfast or brunch. 

For lunch, I recommend serving these mini quiche with a tossed green salad. 

In winter, you could serve individual quiche Lorraine with a side of diced or hash brown potatoes (or, if you’re following a keto diet, you could substitute a lower carb side dish). 

Nutritional information:  

Based on 12 servings.  Calories: 178.  Total fat: 13.3 grams.  Saturated fat: 6.4 grams.  Cholesterol:  110 mg.  Sodium: 462 mg.  Total carbohydrates: 1.7 grams.  Dietary fiber:  .3 grams.  Total sugars: .4 grams.  Protein:  13.1 grams.

Enjoy! xo Jane

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