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Celebrate King Charles’ coronation with this single serving Crustless Coronation Quiche. Easy to make with American kitchen staples. Bakes in less than 30 minutes!
Today we’re sharing a royal treat for those who cook for themselves! This single serving crustless Coronation Quiche is not only simple and satisfying, but it also has a regal touch. Adapted from a recipe personally chosen by King Charles for his upcoming Coronation in England, this delightful quiche features eggs, cream, cheese, beans, and spinach. This quiche is perfect for those who want to celebrate the occasion, even if they’re cooking just for one!
Consider pairing this mini Coronation Quiche with a vibrant Fresh Tomato Salad or a comforting bowl of Creamy Tomato Soup. For dessert, treat yourself to a zesty Lime Posset or a decadent Knickerbocker Glory. Each dish adds its own delicious flavor and texture to the meal.
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Why You’ll Love This Coronation Quiche Recipe
- Easy to make: With only a few ingredients and simple instructions, you’ll have a delightful quiche in no time. We adapted the original Coronation Quiche recipe to include ingredients found in most American kitchens. If you’d like the version from Buckingham Palace, here is their quiche recipe.
- Perfectly portioned: Designed specifically for one person, this recipe is specially designed for one serving, so you won’t have to worry about leftovers.
- Nutritious: Packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals, this small Coronation Quiche is a healthy and satisfying meal option.
- Recipe doubles well: This easy quiche recipe yields one generous serving. If you’d like to make “Coronation Quiche For Two” or to simply have leftovers for another meal, simply double the ingredient amounts.
What Is Coronation Quiche?
Coronation Quiche is a delicious and savory dish that pays homage to the grandeur and elegance of the British monarchy. This Coronation Quiche without crust is a low-carb twist on a traditional quiche, made with simple yet flavorful ingredients that can easily be found in any American kitchen.
What Is The Origin And History Of Coronation Recipes?
The tradition of creating special dishes or recipes for coronation celebrations in England dates back centuries. These coronation recipes are often chosen to mark the significance of the event and showcase the grandeur and sophistication of the monarchy. They are typically prepared for lavish banquets, which are an integral part of the coronation ceremonies, allowing the newly crowned monarch to share a meal with their most distinguished guests.
Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this Coronation Quiche recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.
- Eggs: The recipe requires 2 large eggs for structure and richness.
- Heavy Cream: Ideal for a low-carb version, use heavy cream or whipping cream, both containing over 36% milk fat, for a rich texture. Alternatively, half-and-half or whole milk can be used. Consider using leftover cream in Chicken Marsala, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, or a Mini French Silk Pie!
- Cheese: Cheddar cheese provides classic flavor, but feel free to experiment with Gruyère or Swiss for a different twist. Extra cheese can be used in Squash Casserole and Stuffed Peppers.
- Beans: Replace broad beans (fava beans) with more accessible canned white beans like cannellini, white kidney, or northern beans in the U.S. Got extra beans? Use them to make a small batch of Baked Beans.
- Tarragon: Freshly chopped tarragon, about 1 1/2 teaspoons, is preferred, but 1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon can be a substitute.
- Spinach: Fresh baby spinach adds color and nutrients. Kale or Swiss chard are great alternatives. Any extra spinach can be added to Tuscan Chicken or Chicken Tortellini Soup.
- Salt and Black Pepper: These seasonings enhance the overall flavor.
- Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is used for its less processed, high-quality nature and rich flavor. A lighter olive oil is also an option.
- Crust: This is a crustless quiche recipe. If you would like to make Coronation Quiche with a pie crust, use our single serving pie crust recipe.
How To Make Coronation Quiche
These step-by-step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make a crustless Coronation Quiche. See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- Heat the oven to 375° F (190° C).
- Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook, stirring frequently for 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach to the pan and cook, stirring frequently until the spinach has wilted, about 1 minute.
- Add the beans to the pan and heat, stirring frequently for 30 seconds.
- Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.
Pro Tip: Whisking together the eggs and cream together slightly before adding in the other ingredients helps to make a fluffier quiche.
- Stir in the cheese and chopped tarragon. Next, fold in the spinach and bean mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a lightly buttered 5×5-inch baking dish and place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any possible spills.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the quiche is puffed and golden. Let the quiche cool for a few minutes before eating.
Expert Tips
- Read through the entire recipe and the Ingredient Notes section of the post and gather your ingredients. We provide a lot of information and ingredient substitutions within the body of this recipe post to ensure that your quiche comes out perfectly every time. This Coronation Quiche comes together quickly so it’s a good idea to fully understand the recipe and have everything ready before beginning.
- Customize your quiche by adding cooked and crumbled bacon or other vegetables you may have on hand.
- Bake the quiche in a 5×5 inch baking dish that has a base area of 25 square inches. You can also use a 4×6-inch baking dish that has a base area of 24 square inches.
How To Store Coronation Quiche
- To store: Cover the quiche and keep it in the refrigerator. It should be eaten within 3 days.
- To freeze before baking: Mix the ingredients together and pour the mixture into a zip-top freezer bag. Thaw the quiche filling in the refrigerator for about 24 hours before baking. When you are ready to bake your quiche pour the quiche filling into the dish. Bake as recommended in the quiche recipe.
- To freeze after baking: Cook the quiche as directed and allow it to cool. Tightly cover with plastic wrap and freeze. When you are ready to reheat the quiche, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, and then place the quiche in a 350° F oven and heat for 20 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you’d like to make a larger quiche to serve two or three people, bake it in a 6.5×6.5 inch baking dish.
Yes! Our crustless Coronation Quiche recipe is gluten-free.
Absolutely! Use non-dairy cheddar shreds and plant-based milk instead of regular cheese and cream.
The success of this dish depends on the size of the baking dish you use. We recommend using a 5×5-inch baking dish.
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Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
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Crustless Coronation Quiche For One
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic -minced
- 1 cup baby spinach -packed
- ½ cup canned white northern beans (cannellini beans or white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh chopped tarragon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375° F (190° C).
- Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook, stirring frequently for 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach and cook, stirring frequently until the spinach has wilted, about 1 minute.
- Add the beans to the pan and heat, stirring frequently for 30 seconds.
- Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the cheese and chopped tarragon. Next, fold in the spinach and bean mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a lightly buttered 5×5-inch baking dish and place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any possible spills.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the quiche is puffed and golden. Let the quiche cool for a few minutes before eating.
Notes
- Read through the entire recipe and the Ingredient Notes section of the post and gather your ingredients. We provide a lot of information within the body of this recipe post to ensure that your quiche comes out perfectly every time. This Coronation Quiche comes together quickly so it’s a good idea to fully understand the recipe and have everything ready before beginning.
- Customize your quiche by adding cooked and crumbled bacon or other vegetables you may have on hand.
- Bake the quiche in a 5×5 inch baking dish that has a base area of 25 square inches. You can also use a 4×6-inch baking dish that has a base area of 24 square inches.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
This was delicious! I doubled the recipe and used a 5 x 7 rimmed pan. I think next time I’ll try the small white canned beans. We actually got two meals out of the doubled recipe and I think it was even better the next day. I’ll be making this again!!
When I pulled it out of the oven I thought I would have two meals–nope! It was so good that I ate the whole thing in one sitting and didn’t feel the least remorseful over it. It was so good and so very easy to make. After a couple of hours I was able to treat myself to a couple of bites of your Strawberry Crumble to which I’d added some rhubarb. Good eats!
Great recipe.