Pancetta & Mushroom Crustless Quiche Recipe | Cookin' Canuck (2024)

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Serve this light Pancetta and Mushroom Crustless Quiche for brunch (think Mother's Day) or dinner. The leftovers are great for quick breakfasts during the week.
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When you make the commitment to healthy eating, but are a lover of anything in the bacon family, you have to make an internal deal with yourself. Mine involved continuing to eat bacon and its relatives, like pancetta, because cutting it out completely seems like an idea concocted by a madwoman.

But, of course, there has to be some level of moderation. Do not eat all of the bacon all of the time. Yep, moderation is the key to maintaining my sanity while still being able to fit into my jeans. The same rule applies to Brie cheese.

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There is just enough pancetta in this crustless quiche to satisfy my occasional craving for the salty crunch. The rest of the quiche is packed with sautéed crimini mushrooms, flavored with smoked paprika and fresh thyme.

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When you take the quiche out of the oven, the sides will likely be several inches high, rivaling the best-looking soufflés. It kind of freaked me out the first time I made a crustless quiche until I discovered that the sides drop to the level of the rest of the quiche within 5 to 10 minutes of being removed from the oven.

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If you have leftovers after serving this for brunch (I'm thinking Mother's Day!) or dinner, just cover them and store in the fridge. Reheat them in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute just before you're ready to serve them. It's so handy for quick breakfasts during the week!

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Pancetta & Mushroom Crustless Quiche Recipe

Serve this light Pancetta and Mushroom Crustless Quiche for brunch (think Mother's Day) or dinner. The leftovers are great for quick breakfasts during the week.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Light Mother's Day Recipes

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 141kcal

Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces pancetta chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces crimini mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
  • 5 large eggs
  • 5 large egg whites
  • cup water
  • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.

  • Place the pancetta in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Cook until the pancetta is crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer the pancetta to a paper towel to drain. Discard the fat from the skillet and wipe the skillet with a paper towel.

  • Place the nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the mushrooms and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the fresh thyme and cook for 1 minute.

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, water, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pie dish.

  • Sprinkle the pancetta and mushroom mixture evenly over the eggs.

  • Baked until the egg is set in the center and starting to brown, about 25 minutes.

  • Let the quiche cool for about 10 minutes, garnish with parsley and cut into 6 wedges. Serve.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 3 (Points+), 3 (Old Points)

Nutrition

Serving: 1Wedge | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1.2mg

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  1. KalynsKitchen

    Good morning! Just letting you know that I featured this in my May round-up of Deliciously Healthy Low-Carb Recipes, which was posted this morning. Love the recipe; I hope a lot of my readers will click over here and try it!

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  2. bev @ bevcooks

    YEZZZZZZZ.

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  3. Rose | The Clean Dish

    Oh bacon! I know how hard it is. It's the candy of meat!! 😉 This crustless quiche looks amazing! Crustless = genius!! Can't wait to try it!!

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  4. Angie | Big Bear's Wife

    This would totally be perfect for Mother's Day. And yes, everything in moderation, I'm not willing to 100% give up everything I love.

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  5. Martha @ A Family Feast

    I like your attitude about moderation in everything! This looks delicious and of course with pancetta - it must be delicious!

    Reply

  6. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)

    This looks incredible. I am nervous about crustless quiche too, but you make it sound so easy! I will have to try this ... especially since i love pancetta.

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FAQs

Can I use milk instead of cream in my quiche? ›

The answer is, yes you can, which is a relief. You do need some fat in there to help it set, but you can get that from the cheese. Using just milk and eggs as the basis for the filling works perfectly well and I figure you are more likely to have these ingredients in, which is way more helpful.

What is the prince between a quiche and a frittata? ›

Pan: Quiche is baked in pie dish or tart pan, while a frittata is cooked in a skillet. Texture: Frittatas have a firm exterior and a tender-fluffy interior, while quiche have a rich, custardy interior and a buttery, flaky crust. Timing: Quiche is more labor-intensive, particularly if you're making homemade crust.

What is a healthy substitute for heavy cream in quiche? ›

If you're out of heavy cream you can combine milk and butter or soy milk and olive oil as a substitute, although these substitutes are no good for whipping. For a non-dairy whipping cream, try combining silken tofu and soy milk.

Is heavy cream or half-and-half better for quiche? ›

Heavy Cream and Milk – For the best tasting quiche, use a combination of whole milk and heavy cream. (Or simply use half-and-half.) Using just heavy cream produces an overly thick filling. Whole milk is great, but a combo of heavy cream and milk is better.

Which is healthier quiche or frittata? ›

While often compared to quiche, a frittata is a healthier option because it doesn't have a crust. The benefits are a lot like those of an omelet. At home, you can pile on vegetables and control the amount of oil you use to make it even healthier.

What is a quiche without pastry called? ›

A frittata, sometimes called a crustless quiche, has no crust, and you can bake it directly in a pan or skillet.

Do the French eat quiche for breakfast? ›

The French typically eat quiches for lunch and dinner or as appetizers, but I've found that Americans like to eat quiches for breakfast and brunch. It doesn't matter when you eat it, my Quiche Lorraine recipe will taste good any time of the day.

How to Make Crustless Quiche (Basic Formula ...Hip Hip Gourmethttps://hiphipgourmet.com ›

This recipe for crustless quiche really only requires three main ingredients: Eggs, milk, and cheese. You can then choose to bake it as is. Or, fill it with all...
When we think of types of quiche we often think of a quiche Lorraine recipe, an open faced pie with egg and cream that is flavored with smoked bacon. This quich...
Preheat Oven: To begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. · Prepare Crust: Next, prepare your pie crust according to recipe directions. &middo...

What happens if I use milk instead of cream? ›

Similarly to half-and-half, milk makes a good heavy cream substitute when it's combined with melted butter. Combine 3/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup melted butter for every cup of heavy cream. This mixture is not suitable for whipping. Best for: cooking and baking.

How do I substitute milk for cream? ›

You can substitute heavy cream for milk by diluting it with a little water. Use half a cup heavy cream and half a cup water for every cup of whole milk. 1 cup whole milk: combine ½ cup heavy cream and ½ cup water.

Can you use milk instead of cream for eggs? ›

Use Quality Ingredients

Use large, fresh eggs. Use 1 tablespoon of cream, milk or water for each egg that will be scrambled. Using milk, half & half or even whipping cream creates a deliciously creamy texture.

Why isn't my quiche creamy? ›

Too little dairy, and your quiche will be dry instead of creamy.

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