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Home » recipes » Dinner » Crustless Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

Crustless Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

50 minutes
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Posted:9/9/22
Updated:9/9/22
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This easy to make Crustless Broccoli and Cheese Quiche is a healthy breakfast or dinner! Low Carb meal because the “crust” is kale.

cheesy broccoli quiche in circulra pie dish.

If you haven’t made crustless quiche recipes before, you’ll see just how easy they are to make. Not only is it low carb and healthy but it’s super delicious and full of flavor—and all you need are a few simple ingredients! Your kids won’t even realize how many servings of vegetables you’re sneaking in! If they ask for seconds? Even better!

The Best Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

This crustless broccoli quiche with cheese is full of flavor and fun! You will soon learn that you don’t need a traditional bread crust to make the perfect quiche. The garlic paired with the mozzarella cheese and pepper will satisfy with each bite. You won’t be missing pie crust once you try this low carb alternative.

This is a great recipe for meal prep too! To make ahead, check out the storing tips below and enjoy this recipe all week long or again in two months! It’s always great to have recipes like this on hand and ready to go so there is less of a chance you reach for something less healthy.

This broccoli cheese quiche is so easy to make, that it will be well worth the time spent. All you have to do are follow a few easy steps: make, bake, cool, slice, and serve!

Spatula lifting up a piece of broccoli and cheese quiche.

How to Make Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

Add kale to the bottom of a baking dish. You can use a 9×9 baking dish, or a circular pie dish.

kale on bottom of baking dish.

Melt butter in a large skillet, then add garlic and chopped broccoli florets.  Add cooked broccoli mixture on top of the kale.

broccoil and garlic on top of kale in baking dish.

Sprinkle cheese on top of the broccoli.

shredded cheese on top of broccoli in baking dish.

Beat your eggs and add milk, salt, and pepper. After stirring, pour egg mixture on top of the cheese.

egg mixture being poured into baking dish.

Bake, serve, and enjoy your delicious crustless broccoli cheddar quiche!

baked broccoli and cheese quiche with bubbly browned cheese.

Storing Leftovers

Store your Broccoli and Cheese Quiche in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If stored correctly, it will last in the fridge for up to three to four days. 

If you’d like to ensure your leftover Broccoli and Cheese Quiche lasts longer, you can store it in the freezer by using freezer bags. They will last in the freezer for up to two to three months.

closeup of broccoli and cheese quiche.

Broccoli and Cheese Quiche FAQs 

Should vegetables be cooked before putting in quiche? 

Yes! As you will see in this recipe, the broccoli and garlic cook before the next steps. Otherwise, vegetables will not fully cook in the quiche in itself. You’ll want to cook them beforehand, at least halfway through, prior. Cooking entirely through also works.

How long should quiche rest before cutting?

Serve your quiche 10 to 20 minutes before slicing if you want to serve it while it’s still warm. However, the longer the quiche cools, the better the filling will set, leaving your slices cleaner.

Can I use other cheese?

Yes, if you don’t want to use mozzarella cheese or want to add another cheese with the mozzarella, you can. Sharp cheddar cheese is a common alternative.

Want to give it a kick of spice?

To give this broccoli quiche a little extra flavor and a kick of heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes on top

broccoli cheese quiche in circular pie dish.

More Broccoli Recipes

Looking for new recipes to help use up your broccoli? These easy recipes will make you fall in love with broccoli all over again:

  • Cheesy Broccoli
  • Broccoli Mac and Cheese
  • Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry
  • Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes With Broccoli
  • Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Potato Soup

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This easy to make Crustless Broccoli and Cheese Quiche is a healthy breakfast or dinner! Low Carb meal because the "crust" is kale.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
serves 8

Ingredients

  • 6 large kale leaves stems removed, torn into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 cups broccoli chopped into florets
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add kale to the bottom of a baking dish. Make sure to completely cover the bottom and sides of the dish. You can use a 9×9 baking dish or a 10-inch round pie dish.
  • In a medium-sized pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and broccoli, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until broccoli is a bright green and garlic is browned.
  • Add the broccoli mixture on top of the kale in baking dish. Sprinkle cheese on top of broccoli.
  • In a small bowl beat the eggs. Add milk, salt and pepper and stir.
  • Pour the egg mixture on top of the shredded cheese in baking dish.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly. Allow to cool and serve.
Course:Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine:American
Keyword:Broccoli and Cheese Quiche
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  1. Sony Sherpa says

    October 12, 2022 at 11:52 am

    I’ll definitely try this healthy quiche recipe over the weekend.

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  2. Hayley Russell says

    June 25, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    Light, fluffy, delicious. The quiche was eaten up in one serving!

    Reply
  3. Marnie says

    May 13, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    I am making this tomorrow night! It looks so delicious and healthy. My 6 year old will love it. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 14, 2017 at 11:20 am

      Hope you both enjoy Marnie!

      Reply
  4. Pili says

    May 11, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    Love quiches and this one with kale must be delicious!

    Reply
  5. Menaka Bharathi says

    May 9, 2017 at 2:02 pm

    Totally cheesy and a brilliant idea to use kale as a crust…Great recipe…Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  6. Pam says

    May 6, 2017 at 10:53 am

    This looks amazing! I’m going to try it next week!

    Reply
  7. kristin mccarthy says

    May 6, 2017 at 8:19 am

    I would totally eat this. Im sure my family would allow me to eat the whole thing 😉

    Reply
  8. Michele says

    May 4, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    What a great idea to use kale as crust. I love this idea! Thanks for sharing with Pit stop.

    Reply
  9. Elizabeth | Ellie & Elizabeth says

    May 4, 2017 at 8:31 am

    THis looks amazing! I love to have crustless options for quiche like this one. I’m in a ‘eat quiche every day’ phase, so I’m trying this one soon! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  10. Leanna says

    May 4, 2017 at 2:12 am

    This is going to be amazing. I cannot wait to try this. Pinning.

    Reply
  11. Laura | Food Fun Family says

    August 15, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    This looks amazing! Love that you shared with the Delicious Dishes Recipe party this week!

    Reply
  12. sahana says

    August 14, 2016 at 11:34 am

    Love the idea of using kale as the crust for quiche . Looks delicious. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty. We would love to see you again next week.

    Reply
  13. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    August 4, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    Cheese and kale in a frittata is amazing. It feels like my day is set up when I start the day with kale.

    Reply
  14. Monica says

    August 3, 2016 at 9:30 pm

    Awesome! I can have extra helpings of this with the healthy kale crust. What a terrific idea, Pamela!

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  15. Ashley says

    August 3, 2016 at 4:36 pm

    What a great way to use kale! I seem to always have some on hand – this is so smart! Plus, I loveeee quiche!

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  16. Debbie says

    August 3, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    Pure genius!! This looks amazing, and I know my daughters would love it also! Pinning!!

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  17. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    August 3, 2016 at 11:25 am

    What a creative way to use kale! The quiche looks superb, Pamela.

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  18. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    August 3, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Love the idea of using kale leaves as a crust! I make crustless quiche all the time — just plop the mess into a pie dish. It can be kinda messy to get out sometimes, though — not something I’d serve to company. But the kale leaves solves that problem! Great recipe — thanks.

    Reply

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