Mini Crustless Quiche - Broccoli and Cheddar

Name: Mini Crustless Quiche - Broccoli and Cheddar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 large eggs; 1/4 cup milk (you can use plant-based milk); Salt and pepper; 1 cup steamed broccoli (chopped); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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These delightful mini crustless quiche are loaded with hearty broccoli and cheddar cheese baked inside fluffy eggs. A wonderful make-ahead breakfast that is low-carb, packed with protein, and gluten-free.

Two baked mini quiche with cheddar cheese and broccoli on a plate with more quiche and broccoli behind it.

You will love these crustless mini quiches, the perfect quick breakfast that is great for meal prep. They are made with fluffy eggs, steamed broccoli, and melty cheddar cheese and are so satisfying and hearty that you will never miss the crust. I also like this crustless asparagus quiche.

Quiche is such an elegant and classic recipe that is also very versatile since you can customize the filling with almost any veggies, meat, or cheese that you have on hand. Like what we did with this leftover ham and broccoli quiche that is also crustless and so good!

Broccoli cheddar crustless quiches are petite, delicious, filling little bites that make an enjoyable, low-carb breakfast that everyone will love. A perfect grab-and-go recipe for busy mornings.

Why you’ll love this crustless quiche recipe

Quick and easy – you can make it in under 30 minutes.
Delicious and healthy – packed with lots of protein, fiber, and flavor.
Perfect for meal prep – these mini quiches can be made ahead and store great too!
Elegant and delightful – perfect for Sunday brunch!

Ingredients for broccoli and cheddar crustless quiche with labels over each ingredient.

Ingredients you will need

Eggs – 8 large eggs for the base of the mini crustless quiche.
Steamed broccoli – You can use fresh broccoli that is steamed or cooked frozen broccoli. If you are using frozen, cooked broccoli then, drain any excess water that there may be from cooking it before adding it to the eggs. Also, always ensure the broccoli is fully cooled before combining it with the eggs and cheese.
Milk – just a little bit is needed to get the eggs nice and fluffy.
Shredded cheddar cheese – I used pre-shredded cheddar cheese but you could also buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself if you prefer.
Salt and pepper – used to enhance all of the flavors.

How to make this mini crustless quiche with broccoli and cheddar

Whisked eggs in a bowl seasoned with pepper and salt with a broken egg shell behind it and a whisk with a wooden handle in front of it. — **Whisk the eggs**

Black muffin pan filled with broccoli and shredded cheddar cheese. — **Whisk the eggs**

Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk them well with the milk, salt, and pepper.
Fill prepared muffin cups with equal amounts of chopped cooked broccoli and cheddar cheese.
Pour even amounts of the egg mixture into the muffin cups until each one is mostly full.
Bake the mini crustless quiche in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes, until the middle is firm and the edges are golden.
Remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Run a knife around each one to easily lift them from the pan and serve hot!

Pro tip! You can cook the broccoli up to 2 days in advance and keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you are ready to make this quiche recipe.

Broccoli cheddar mini crustless quiche on a plate with a bite taken our of one of the quiche.

Variations and Substitutions

Sub in any veggies you have such as mushrooms, onions, peppers, or even sauteed spinach. Just make sure not to overfill the muffin tins. You also want to use cooked and cooled veggies and not raw veggies.
If you prefer to use mozzarella cheese, goat cheese or feta cheese then go for it and skip the cheddar! You could also omit the cheese altogether if you cannot tolerate the extra dairy.
Add some meat. You could add some cooked, diced ham, sausage, or bacon to this recipe for even more protein.
Make this mini crustless quiche egg-free or even vegan-friendly: If you don’t eat eggs then you could sub in chickpea flour mixed with water in place of the eggs. Just mix one cup of chickpea flour with one cup of water and a little olive oil, salt, and pepper and you can enjoy these as egg-free mini quiche cups. Add a little turmeric to get that egg-like golden color.

Ways to serve quiche

This mini crustless quiche is great on its own but here are a few other dishes that pair well with it for a delicious brunch or for a more substantial breakfast.

Close up of a cheddar cheese and broccoli filled mini quiche with another one in front of it and behind it.

How to store and reheat

Storing – these mini quiches store great in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating – you can easily reheat portions in the microwave until warmed through.

FAQs for making a crustless quiche

How do you prevent the mini quiches from sticking to the pan?

As long as you spray the muffin pan with cooking spray or brush it with some oil or butter before you fill it, the quiche should not stick to the pan. Let the quiche cool for at least 10 minutes after they are done and then run a butter knife around each one they should easily lift from the pan.

How many calories are in a mini crustless quiche?

The calories will vary from recipe to recipe but in this quiche recipe, they are about 100 calories per serving. A serving size is 2 mini quiches so each one is about 50-60 calories.

What is the difference between a frittata and a crustless quiche?

They are basically the same except a frittata is usually a little thinner and quiche typically has a crust and frittata does not.

Why did my quiche sink in the middle?

If there is any excess moisture in the filling, like in the veggies then that can cause the quiche to sink in the middle. Make sure your veggies are not too wet, and that the quiche is fully cooked before you remove it from the oven.

Cooked broccoli and cheddar egg muffins in a dark muffin pan.

More healthy egg breakfast recipes

Veggie Egg White Bites
Egg White Muffins
Easy Baked Eggs
Sausage and Pepper Breakfast Muffins
Baked Veggie Frittata

Did you try this mini crustless quiche recipe? If you did then please leave a rating and comment below. I would love to hear how yours turned out!