Western Ham and Cheese Keto Quiche

Western Ham and Cheese Keto Quiche is a delicious and high-protein breakfast that can be made ahead for meal prep or for a delicious protein-packed brunch. 

Reasons to Love Crustless Quiche

If you're new to crustless quiches and you need a nudge to try them, allow me to sell you:

• Easy to make ahead. There are very few ways that I enjoy eggs reheated - and this is one of them. This recipe is a cinch to make on Sunday to portion out for breakfasts throughout the week.
• Crustless quiches are low on carbs and relatively high in protein. As someone who finds getting enough protein fairly tedious, this recipe has 29 grams of protein and only 9 grams of carbohydrates, so it goes a long way in helping me reach my goals.
• Tons of options for customizing the recipe. This is one of those recipes that can be made different week after week for meal preps. Any combination of veggies, meats, and cheese can work. It's basically the pizza of breakfast dishes.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Veggies: For the western ham and cheese crustless quiche, you'll need onions, peppers, and mushrooms. However, the sky is the limit with this recipe. Yummy ones to consider are zucchini, green onions, cooked broccoli, asparagus, artichokes, tomatoes, or corn.
• Meats: There's nothing like the classic ham and cheddar this recipe calls for. But if the ham isn't your thing you may consider leftover chicken or turkey, ground meat like sausage or beef, bacon or pancetta.
• Cheese: I highly suggest shredding your own cheese for this recipe. Freshly shredded cheese melts better because it isn't coated in potato starch like pre-shredded cheese is. Suggestions for cheeses other than cheddar: gruyere, feta, swiss, white cheddar or provolone.
• Eggs: Eggs are the base for crustless quiche so theres no replacing them. You can, however decrease the fat calories if you want by replacing 3 of the eggs with ⅔ cup of liquid egg whites. This will give you the same amount of liquid, but less fat and more protein.

Instructions

STEP 1: Prepare. Preheat the oven to 350˚F and liberally grease an 8 or 9-inch pie plate or round casserole dish and set it aside for later

STEP 2: Get your vegetables and ham cooked. In a large skillet, sauté the onion, pepper, and mushrooms in oil until tender. Add the ham and heat for about 3 minutes. Drain any excess moisture from the pan and allow to cool while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

STEP 3: Get the eggs ready. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then add the cheese and vegetable and ham mixture and stir until well incorporated.

Step 4: Bake.  Pour the mixture into the greased dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until you can place a knife in the center and have it come out clean.

FAQ

Storage

Let the quiche cool completely before storing it in the fridge. You'll end up with a ton of condensation in it if you put it in the fridge hot. Cover the dish used to bake it with foil or plastic wrap and store it covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

I do not recommend freezing this recipe. Eggs and cooked veggies just don't hold up well being frozen and thawed.

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OTHER RECIPES YOU SHOULD TRY

• Spaghetti Squash Chorizo Breakfast Casserole - another low carb breakfast.
• Harvest Skillet - Whole30 and full of fall fruits and veggies
• Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble - healthy and meal prep

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