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This single serving Crustless Quiche Lorraine recipe features creamy eggs, smoky bacon, and melted Gruyère cheese. It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for one.
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“This crustless quiche recipe is the best ever!”
– DCW
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: No crust to make, just mix the ingredients and bake.
- Low-Carb and Keto-Friendly: Made without a crust, this quiche fits perfectly into a low-carb or keto lifestyle.
- Naturally Gluten-Free: A great choice for those avoiding gluten.
- Rich and Flavorful: Creamy eggs, smoky bacon, and nutty Gruyère create a classic, satisfying flavor combination.
- Perfect Anytime: Enjoy it warm or chilled for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
- Easily Customizable: Use this base recipe to create other quiche variations with different cheeses, vegetables, or meats.
I love this crustless quiche Lorraine for its balance of simplicity and flavor. It’s inspired by the classic French dish but made easier without the crust. The creamy eggs, crisp bacon, and melted Gruyère create a warm, comforting meal that always feels a little special. It’s one of those recipes I turn to when I want something homemade and satisfying without spending much time in the kitchen.
We have several other small crustless quiche recipes you might enjoy, like our crustless spinach mushroom quiche, crustless asparagus quiche, crustless coronation quiche, and crustless tomato quiche.
Pair this small quiche Lorraine with ambrosia for one, a small loaf of French bread, or a side of roasted carrots.
Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this small crustless quiche recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.
- Eggs and Heavy Cream: Two large eggs and 3–4 tablespoons of heavy cream create a smooth, custard-like filling. These ingredients give the quiche its signature creamy texture. For more crustless quiche ideas try our crustless spinach quiche or crustless pizza quiche.
- Seasonings: A pinch of salt, black pepper, and a hint of nutmeg enhance the flavor and add depth to the filling.
- Bacon and Gruyère Cheese: Crisp bacon adds smoky flavor, and Gruyère cheese provides a nutty richness. Swiss cheese can be used if Gruyère isn’t available. Use any leftover bacon in crack chicken for one or a bacon, egg and cheese cup, and extra Gruyère in French onion soup for one, open-faced croque madame, or small green bean Casserole.
Building the Perfect Crustless Quiche
A quiche is simply a savory custard made with eggs and cream. For a single serving, the ideal ratio is 2 large eggs to 4 tablespoons of heavy cream. This base creates the perfect texture every time and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins.
Use what you have on hand – cheese, cooked meats, or vegetables all work beautifully. Whether you add bacon and Gruyère, spinach and feta, or ham and cheddar, this easy formula makes creating a flavorful quiche effortless.
Recipe Variations
These easy crustless quiche Lorraine variations let you customize the recipe with different cheeses, vegetables, and flavors to suit your taste.
- Try a Different Cheese: Replace Gruyère with Emmental, Jarlsberg, or Swiss for a similar nutty flavor.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in spinach, bell peppers, onions, or even broccoli for extra flavor and color.
- Make It Meat-Free: Omit the bacon and use sautéed mushrooms or another plant-based alternative.
- Add Some Heat: Mix in red pepper flakes or a little sriracha for a spicy version.
- Add Herbs: Fresh parsley, thyme, or chives add a burst of freshness and aroma.
How To Make Crustless Quiche Lorraine
Making this single serving quiche is simple:
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream. Stir in the cooked bacon, shredded Gruyère cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into a lightly greased small baking dish or mini pie plate. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes, or until the quiche is set and lightly golden on top.
Expert Tips
- Use the Right Dish: Choose a baking dish that holds about 1½ cups, such as a 5×5-inch baking dish. The correct size helps the quiche cook evenly and achieve the right texture.
- Enjoy Anytime: This quiche is delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Pair with Wine: Serve with a glass of Pinot Noir or Sauvignon Blanc to complement the rich, savory flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s made with eggs, cream, bacon, and Gruyère cheese. The crust is omitted, making it lighter, low-carb, and gluten-free.
Yes, bake it, let it cool, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
To freeze before baking: Mix the ingredients and pour them into a freezer-safe bag or container. Thaw in the refrigerator for about 24 hours, then transfer to a small baking dish and bake as directed.
To freeze after baking: Let the quiche cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven before serving.
Use a 5×5-inch or 4×6-inch baking dish that holds about 1½ cups for even cooking and perfect texture.
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
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Crustless Quiche Lorraine For One
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 slices cooked bacon -crumbled
- ½ cup Gruyere -shredded
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and cream. Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg, bacon, and cheese.
- Pour into a lightly buttered 5×5-inch baking dish.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, until set, puffed, and lightly golden.
Notes
- Use the Right Dish: Choose a baking dish that holds about 1½ cups, such as a 5×5-inch baking dish. The correct size helps the quiche cook evenly and achieve the right texture.
- Enjoy Anytime: This quiche is delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Pair with Wine: Serve with a glass of Pinot Noir or Sauvignon Blanc to complement the rich, savory flavors.
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.
Hi I just love all the recipes but now that I am alone what can I do with leftovers like heavy cream or other ingredients that you normally use only a little. Can I freeze some of the ingredients until I need it or is there a way to use something else in its place. Thanks for sharing the recipes my husband did all of the cooking so now I will have to do it all.
Toni, within every one of our recipe posts, we list other recipes that you can use the leftovers in. If you scroll down on each page, look for the section, “Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients” and you will find other ways to use any ingredients leftover from a recipe so there is no waste.
Joanie, I love your one dish recipes and have made several. One question on the quiches. Rather than use heavy cream, could I use sour cream, or a mixture of sour cream and milk? I’m asking because I don’t usually have milk or cream on hand or use it in many dishes. And sour cream stays fresh much longer than milk.
Thanks!
Mary, I’ve never tried making a quiche with sour cream but I think it should work. You may need to stir a small amount of water into the sour cream to thin it just a bit. By the way, I don’t drink much milk at my house either so I often use powdered milk. This way I can make a small amount of milk to use in a recipe and the powdered milk stays fresh in the pantry for a long time.
What kind of powdered milk do you use? I can’t get what I used to use that was good. What I can get now is awful. Thanks
Hi Bobbi, I often use Carnation Instant Dry Milk, or when I lived in Texas, I used HEB brand (a local Texas chain) dry milk.
Can these be made in an air fryer?
This recipe has not been tested with an air fryer.
I am enjoying my air fryer made Quiche Lorraine as I type and I can attest to just how wonderfully it works 👍🏼
I used my Ninja Foodi bake mode — 295° for 30 minutes, covering with aluminum foil after the first 15 minutes.
It is absolutely delicious 🤤 I also like that I didn’t have to heat up an entire oven and my kitchen to make it.
Can this be made in a muffin tin? I very much enjoy Starbucks egg bites and have been looking for a recipe. Wondering if this will work
You may be able to use this recipe to make a few “very mini” quiches, although I have not tested this recipe using a muffin tin. You might like to use our cheesy baked egg recipes instead. These are not made in muffin tins but rather in small 10-ounce ramekins – https://onedishkitchen.com/cheesy-baked-eggs-for-one/ and https://onedishkitchen.com/bacon-egg-cheese-cup/
Can I add a bit of flour to this recipe? And, if so, how much?
Why would you want to add flour?
I’m so happy to have found your group Joanie I love the fact your delicious recipes are easy to follow and uncomplicated.
I find large ingredients off putting as there is so much waste and cooking for one is so helpful
Thank you from Bangor, Co. Down….Northern Ireland
Thank you so much, Carol. I’m so happy to hear that you are finding the recipes helpful.
Delicious, and couldn’t be easier. I will even say foolproof! And fast too… Thanks!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you so much for your feedback.
This was absolutely delicious! I scraped the sides of the dish to get it all. Very simple to prepare. My bacon was salty so next time will not add more salt.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you so much for your feedback.
I can’t find a 5×5 baking dish
Greg, please visit our Bakeware page. We link to the dishes we use and recommend. You can find many of the dishes on Amazon as well as in various home stores. https://onedishkitchen.com/bakeware-cooking-for-one-kitchen/ Also, please take a look at our FAQ page where we talk more about the dishes we use – https://onedishkitchen.com/faq/
I can’t find one, either! I went through every one of the items in the “store” and there’s no 5” square pans for sale.
Hi Anna, yes there are baking dishes listed on the Store page. The 5-inch dish is from Corning Ware and the link is on the page. There is also a 6.5-inch dish made by Sweejar that is also listed on the page that will work too. Use a dish that will hold approximately 1.5 to 2-cups.
Walmart, Anchor Hocking, 2 pack.
Thank you so much for this info! Very helpful to those of us on “single fixed incomes.” Those dishes on the links provided, are way out of my budget! Especially with the price on food nowadays, with the inflation and all. I have never…sighhh!
(I love this blog and all the helpful and useful info, by the way.)
Thank you, Joanie 😊
Could you sub oat milk for the heavy cream
You can use oat milk but it will affect the taste. The cream simply makes the quiche richer.