Name: Crustless Ham, Swiss, and Chive Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Avocado oil spray; 1 tablespoon butter; ¼ cup diced red pepper; 2 tablespoons diced onion; 6 eggs; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon tamari; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 2 cups diced cooked ham; 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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This crustless ham, Swiss, and chive quiche is a creamy, cheesy, and altogether satisfying dish! Serve this for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner to make an extra special meal your whole family will love!

This crustless ham, Swiss, and chive quiche is true comfort food! The combination of flavors in this quiche is amazing and the dish will get rave reviews every time you serve it. Leftover ham never tasted so good!

Let’s talk about chives!

Chives are an incredibly flavorful herb that can add taste and texture to a wide variety of dishes. They are usually milder in taste than green onions; but can often be used in place of green onions. Chives are narrower and a bit more delicate than green onions. I usually chop my green onions with a knife; but I use herb scissors when cutting my chives. You could also use sharp kitchen scissors to cut your chives. Chives can be served raw; and you’ll often see them used as a garnish served atop dishes. They can also be added to casseroles, egg dishes, and soups. Because they are delicate and sensitive to heat, you’ll often see them added to hot dishes towards the end of the cooking time. We want a mild flavor from our chives, so we simply add them to the quiche mixture before baking.

Is this crustless ham, Swiss, and chive quiche difficult to make?

This is an easy dish to make; but there are a few things you can do to ensure yours comes out perfectly every time. First, you’ll want to spray your pie plate, so your quiche doesn’t stick to the dish. Next, I recommend sauteing your peppers and onion to soften them before adding them to your quiche mixture. You can use any kind of ham, but I think thicker pieces work best and give the best texture to this quiche. A ham steak or leftover ham works great for this dish. I like to shred my own cheese. This way I know no other ingredients have been added to the cheese and I think it melts much better. You’ll know your quiche is done when a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Last, you’ll want to let your quiche set for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.

What can I serve with this crustless ham, Swiss, and chive quiche?

This quiche is hearty and delicious and can be served as a main dish for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. You could serve this with your favorite keto bread, biscuit, or English muffin. A green salad or Caesar salad would complement this quiche nicely. You could also pair this quiche with your favorite keto soup or stew for a delicious and filling option!

Here are some soups that would work nicely served with this quiche!

Creamy Keto Cauliflower and Smoked Gouda Soup

Keto Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Low Carb Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup

Low Carb Keto Unstuffed Cabbage Soup

Helpful Hints:

*You can make up this quiche a day ahead of time. After pouring your quiche mixture into you pie plate, cover it and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to use. You will likely have to bake your quiche a little longer.

*I recommend using fresh chives for this quiche. In a pinch you can use dried. You’ll use 2 teaspoon of dried chives in place of the 2 tablespoons of fresh chives.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

9 or 10 inch pie plate
Small skillet
Large mixing bowl

Splash of Encouragement:

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Crustless Ham, Swiss, and Chive Quiche

Yield: 8 Servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

Avocado oil spray
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup diced red pepper
2 tablespoons diced onion
6 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon tamari
½ teaspoon dry mustard
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
2 cups diced cooked ham
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a 9 or 10 inch pie plate by spraying with avocado oil spray. Set aside.

2. In a small skillet, over medium heat, saute peppers and onion in butter for 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables start to soften. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, add eggs. Whisk until smooth. Add heavy whipping cream, tamari, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.

4. Add onions and peppers. Stir to combine ingredients.

5. Add ham, cheese, and chives. Stir to completely combine ingredients.

6. Pour mixture into prepared pie plate.

7. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.

8. Allow quiche to set for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If you're using ham packaged in water, you’ll want your ham as dry
as possible to avoid having a watery quiche. You can use paper towels to press out the extra moisture from the ham.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 328Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 223mgSodium: 493mgCarbohydrates: 2.5gNet Carbohydrates: 2.5gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 18g

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