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5 from 4 reviews

No-Crust Broccoli and Kale Quiche

50 minutes
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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:9/9/22
Updated:5/22/25
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A homemade quiche crust made of kale? Yes, really — and it’s amazing! This easy recipe for broccoli, egg and kale quiche is made with mozzarella cheese. Kale replaces the the classic quiche crust for a crunchy twist! Ready in less than 1 hour.

cheesy broccoli quiche in circulra pie dish.

Crustless Broccoli Quiche

Looking for a delicious, veggie-packed broccoli and cheese quiche that’s crustless? This Cheesy Broccoli Quiche with Kale Crust is the perfect blend of creamy, cheesy goodness and fresh, vibrant greens. It skips the pie crust and instead uses a layer of crispy kale, making it extra flavorful and fun to eat.

The kale crust is a game-changer—crispy, savory, and so simple to prepare. It’s a great way to use fresh kale from your garden, and the whole dish comes together easily with just a few ingredients. Whether you’re serving it for brunch, breakfast, or dinner, this no-crust quiche is always a hit.

Love this flavor combo? You might also enjoy my Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole—it’s packed with broccoli, cheddar cheese, and fluffy quinoa, baked until golden and bubbling.

Whether you’re searching for a broccoli and cheese quiche, a crustless quiche recipe, or a fresh way to cook with kale and broccoli, this dish delivers cozy comfort in every bite. Want more broccoli recipes? Check out my broccoli recipe collection.

Allow the quiche to sit for at least 10 minutes when it comes out of this oven. This will better set the quiche, leaving you with clean slices.

Spatula lifting up a piece of broccoli and cheese quiche.

How to Make Broccoli 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 mozzarella cheese on top of the broccoli. If you only have shredded cheddar cheese in the fridge that works too!

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 leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will stay good for 3-4 days.

You can also freeze leftovers. Freeze individual servings in freezer bags, where they will stay good for up to 3 months.

broccoli cheese quiche in circular pie dish.

Hope you enjoy this easy quiche recipe with no crust soon!

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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.
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5 from 4 reviews

No-Crust Broccoli and Kale Quiche

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A homemade quiche crust made of kale? Yes, really — and it’s amazing! This easy recipe for broccoli, egg and kale quiche is made with mozzarella cheese. Kale replaces the the classic quiche crust for a crunchy twist! Ready in less than 1 hour.
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Total Time 50 minutes 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 set for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Keyword: Broccoli and Cheese Quiche
Vegetarian Fall, Spring
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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!

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  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!

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    • Pamela says

      May 14, 2017 at 11:20 am

      Hope you both enjoy Marnie!

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  4. Pili says

    May 11, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    Love quiches and this one with kale must be delicious!

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  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

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  6. Pam says

    May 6, 2017 at 10:53 am

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

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  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 😉

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  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.

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  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!

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  10. Leanna says

    May 4, 2017 at 2:12 am

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

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  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!

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  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.

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  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.

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  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. Angie@Angie'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.

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