Light & Lovely Crustless Quiche with Turkey Bacon & Mozzarella
Description:
This light, crustless quiche is everything a late spring or early summer dish should be—simple, beautiful, and effortlessly satisfying. Made with savory turkey bacon, delicate scallions, and creamy mozzarella, it bakes into a silky, cloud custard-like center with just the right amount of structure. Perfect for brunch, a light lunch, or an easy entertaining moment.
Light & Lovely Crustless Quiche with Turkey Bacon, Shallots & Mozzarella
Ingredients
- 4 strips cooked turkey bacon chopped
- 3 scallions sliced (white & green parts separated)
- 1¼ cups shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 5 large eggs
- 1¾ cups half-and-half
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Tabasco sauce to taste
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 teaspoon olive oil or butter for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish well.
- In a skillet, heat a little olive oil or butter.
- Sauté white part of scallions
- Cook until soft and fragrant (about 3–4 minutes). Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together: Eggs, Half-and-half, Nutmeg, salt, pepper, Sriracha, and Flour
- Layer into your prepared dish: Turkey bacon, sautéed scallions, Mozzarella, Parmesan,
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the green parts of the scallions over the top for a fresh finish.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, until: The center is just set (slight jiggle is okay) and top is lightly golden
- Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing (this is key for clean slices).
Notes
Finish with fresh chives or microgreens
Serve with simple greens + lemon vinaigrette
Or plate with sliced heirloom tomatoes for color
Serve with simple greens + lemon vinaigrette
Or plate with sliced heirloom tomatoes for color
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Ingredients
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- 14 oz Fresh ricotta drained
- Basil leaves handful
- 2 Lemon medium
- 3.5 oz Parmigiano Reggiano grated or vegetarian parmesan
- Salt and black pepper as required
Instructions
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- In a large pot, cook your chosen pasta to al dente in boiling, salted water as per the package's directions. Before draining, save about a cup of pasta water.
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- Mix until you achieve a velvety sauce, adding more pasta water if necessary to get the desired consistency.
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