Ham and Cheese Crustless Quiche Recipe (2024)

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This ham and cheese crustless quiche recipe is incredibly easy to make, and it will be a hit with your family! Perfect for a fast holiday dish, it can also be served for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner all year long!

Although I love a good meal around the holidays, I’m all for easy, simple, and anything that will help me to stress less and take the overwhelm out of the season.

A few years ago, I developed a recipe for a delicious crustless quiche that will satisfy your family’s longing for a more hearty holiday breakfast but will only take you minutes in the kitchen.

Super cheesy, super easy: This grain-free, crustless quiche is perfect for a special breakfast, easy dinner–or even to take to a potluck brunch.

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Ham and Cheese Crustless Quiche

Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided (add more to make it extra cheesy)
1⁄2 cup salsa, divided
1 cup milk
3 eggs
16 oz uncured ham, chopped (add more for meat lovers)

Instructions

1. Grease 9” pie plate.

2. Cover bottom of plate with 1 cup cheese.

3. Spread 1⁄4 cup salsa on top of cheese. Fight the urge to use more than this, as it will make the quiche watery.

4. Cover salsa layer with 1 cup cheese.

5. Spread remaining 1⁄4 cup salsa on top of cheese. Fight the urge to use more than this, as it will make the quiche watery.

6. Beat eggs and milk until well combined.

7. Mix meat into egg mixture.

8. Pour egg mixture over cheese/salsa layers.

9. Bake for 45 minutes on 375F. Let “set” for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

*I love to keep uncured ham lunch meat on hand to fry up for quick breakfasts year-round, use in sandwiches or wraps for my kids' lunches, and even serve as the protein portion of a light supper. It's a staple at our house!

This ham and cheese crustless quiche recipe will take you so little time to prepare that it will afford you extra time to bake cookies with your kids, make holiday crafts, or wrap presents together.

I’m convinced that it is possible to take the stress out of the holidays while still preparing healthy, delicious, and satisfying seasonal meals!

Do you have a quiche recipe of your own to share? I would love to hear it!

Reader Interactions

98 Comments

DavetteB
My variation would be to omit the salsa and add use a mix of a few different cheeses.
I’d also probably double it and make in a 9×13 pan.
Thanks for a grain-free option.
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- Erin
  That sounds delicious!
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- Erica
  I like the idea of doubling the recipe and using a 13×9. Do you think it would change the cook time by much?
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Sarah@TheOrthodoxMama
This looks great! I love the crustless version. I would also omit the salsa–some of my little ones aren’t terribly fond of it. But, they do love green peppers and mushrooms, so I would add those. Thanks for the recipe!
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- Erin
  Green peppers and mushrooms are my favorite pizza toppings! Yum!
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Shawnna Householder
Thanks for sharing such a versatile recipie ! Scrambled eggs is our quick dinner go-to on busy nights and can get a bit boring.
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- Erin
  I love breakfast for dinner too! This does spice things up a lot but is still easy!
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Tasha Green
Sounds so easy and yummy. Surprised it only uses 3 eggs.
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- Erin
  Yes, isn’t it crazy how frugal this recipe is?!
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Corena
I actually do make a quiche with crust using a pie crust and sometimes make it as a savory pie. I do not use salsa but a pico de gallo for 1 layer and sweet peppers and mushrooms for the 2nd.
For a sweet savory version I use fruit and nuts and add onions and sweet peppers to eggs.
The pie version has a cover so it goes further and the in crust version without cover is often favored.
Thank you for sharing. For Sunday brunch I often make a crustless version but with veggies in it and I call it a frittata?
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- Erin
  Oh wow–your version sounds AMAZING! We love pico de gallo!! Yes, I think a frittata and crustless quiche are basically the same thing!
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Melody
I like making a whole ham and eating it plain, yum!
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- Erin
  My husband and you would be good friends! LOL
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mami2jcn
I love honey baked ham with mashed potatoes.
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- Erin
  Mashed potatoes–YUM!
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Anissa
Instead of salsa we used canned green chiles. So delicious!
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- Erin
  What a great idea!
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Machell Duke
For dinner with potatoes and some sort of vegetable
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- Erin
  We’re a big mashed potato fan here!
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Rebecca Peterson
Thanks for our breakfast for tomorrow? Trying this tomorrow morning! My hubby loves quiche and will be so excited for a crustless version.
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- Erin
  I hope you enjoyed it!
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Karla
Looks delicious!
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- Erin
  Thank you!
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Raim95
I sometimes just like to eat chunks of ham with nothing else!
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- Erin
  You sound like my husband! LOL
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Katherine
My favorite is cheesy ham and scalloped potatoes. So yummy!
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- Erin
  Yum!
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Laura Boaz
We rarely eat him but it would be delicious in this recipe! My favorite way to eat ham is on a Hawaiian pizza.
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- Laura Boaz
  *ham* not him! Lol. Oh autocorrect!
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  - Erin
    LOL!
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Susan Christy
I like baked ham and cheese sliders.
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Joy
I have a breakfast crustless quiche but the kids don’t really appreciate it, yet.
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Aimee Hadden
This would be perfect for a quick dinner too – maybe with creamy grits! Thanks for sharing!
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Elle
I like making ham wraps with honey dijon and lettuce/tomato.
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C f
I like ham with pineapple and honey glaze.
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- Erin
  Sounds yummy!
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Laura L
I love ham in potato soup! Or in egg casserole!
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- Erin
  I love potato soup!
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Debbie
So, essentially this is a frittata, or an omellette. The crust is what makes it a quiche, no?
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- Erin
  It’s not an omelette, but I do think a frittata is a different name for a crustless quiche. For gluten-free and especially grain-free families, it’s nice to have something “quiche”-like without the crust. We love it and hope you will enjoy it too!
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Cathy
I love ham in a baked potato soup.
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Kate G
My favorite way to eat ham is Honey-Baked Ham!! But that’s not a recipe, of course. My favorite homemade ham recipe is my parents’ ham and scalloped potatoes.
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Amy Orvin
I love to eat ham with mashed potatoes and corn.
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- Erin
  I loved mixing mashed potatoes and corn together when I was a kid!
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Debbie L.
Thanks for the chance to win the Sam’s Club gift card, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! 🙂
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- Erin
  Thank you! Happy Tday to you as well!
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DJ
I actually prefer a crustless quiche with ham. We also use ham to make baked hawaiin sliders…layer swiss, american, ham slices, and pineapple chunks on slider rolls or just bread. About 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
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- Erin
  Thanks for the recipe!
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Barbara
We like ham in fried rice. Unfortunately, I really don’t have a recipe, just sort of throw it together.
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- Erin
  I have several “recipes” like that! I’m trying to start writing some down!
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One of God's
What a great potluck idea. Thanks and for the giveaway.
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- Erin
  It’s great for potlucks! You’re welcome!
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Tammi
This looks delicious! I will have to try making it. I like ham with pretty much anything. ? Having honey glazed ham tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving!
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- Erin
  I hope you like it! Happy Thanksgiving to you!
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Melissa
I just LOVE ham! One recipe I look forward to at the holidays is bunches, little ham and cheese sliders with a buttery mustard sauce.
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- Erin
  That sounds delicious!
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Rachel
I can’t believe this recipe only uses 3 eggs! That is amazing! My son says our favorite way to eat ham is “hammy eggs” – basically ham omlet.
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- Erin
  It really is amazing!! I love how frugal is it–and easy to boot!
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Lora L
My favorite way to eat ham was a ham steak with honey mustard sauce with a cheesy potato and onion casserole on the side.
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Tara H
I just love ham!! 🙂 We like using leftover ham in mac and cheese.
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Rachel
We make a ham and mushroom with a little bit of onion, add 1 Tbsp of BBQ sauce and 1 tsp of BBQ seasoning. In the last 5 min of cooking add a sprinkle of cheese and drizzle BBQ sauce across the top. This also works well with brisket.
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Megan B
I enjoy ham the most in split pea soup or in quiche.
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Regina
Love the quiche recipe….also thank you for hosting the giveaway!
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Kelly D
I like to eat ham in a sandwich or omelette with cheddar cheese.
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David
We like to make ham and cheese “cinnamon rolls”, which are essentially cinnamon rolls with ham and cheese instead of cinnamon and sugar.
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rust
I love ham shredded in omelets with onions, bellpeppers (minced), and mushrooms too.
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Sandra
Yum! I might add some green chili!
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Nikki Sturm
I like to put ham in my hashbrowm casserole. Potatoes, cheese, cream soup and sour cream….so good.
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Jaclyn
My favorite way to eat ham is in an omelet with cheese, peppers, and onions. Yum!
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Melissa
Ham is a favorite in my house! My favorite ham recipe, probably because it’s one that I only make a few times a year/at holidays, is Bunwiches. A package of rolls (like Hawaiian Sweet Rolls) is cut in half, butter the bottom half, layer on ham and swiss or mozzarella cheese, top with the roll top, then pour over a mixture of butter, Worchestershire sauce, mustard powder, chopped onion and poppy seeds. Let it marinate (overnight if you can), then bake. So flavorful and yummy!
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Bethany
It’s not the healthiest in the world but I really like ham and cheese rolled up into crescent rolls. It’s a special treat to enjoy once in a while.
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Courtney Bridges
Yum! I’m always on the hunt for easy and delicious meals for home or gatherings. This looks easy on the budget as well. Thank you!
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Melinda
Ham and Pineapple pizza with extra cheese please!!!
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Sylvia M
Looks like a life saving recipe when in a hurry!
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Megan
I enjoy ham in a quiche or scrambled eggs!
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NAC
I have made something similar to this, minus the salsa, in a muffin pan, baking at 350F for about twenty
minutes. It makes a great breakfast or easy dinner. My husband and kids like salsa, so I’ll have to give this version a try. It looks good.
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Stacy T.
I love chopping leftover ham up really fine and making ham salad sandwiches. Reminds me of my grandmother. Thanks!!
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Julie D
Sounds delicious! I’m planning to make this for Christmas morning.
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DavetteB
Another way I like the do the ham and eggs is use slice ham in a muffin tin (each slice will make the “crust”). Add an egg or 2 to each cup, top w/ salt and pepper, and some shredded cheese and bake.
Portable for busy days.
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Kerri Smith
Thanks for the inspiration
I use my mums recipe which uses a pastry mix instead f pastry.
I think yours sounds nicer and will try it out this week ?
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Lê Văn Thái
This ham and cheese crustless quiche recipe is incredibly easy to make, and it will be a hit with your family! Perfect for a fast holiday dish, it can also be served for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner all year long!
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SallyJoJo
Made this and it’s in the oven! Thanks for sharing. I had to guess at how much ham to use, I don’t see anywhere the size of a package.
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- Erin
  Oh no! I need to update it! I buy 8 oz packages. I hope you enjoyed it!
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roxana plaza
This ham and cheese crustless quiche recipe is incredibly easy to make. Thanks for sharing
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- Erin
  I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
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Kristin M
Thank you for the quick and easy recipe! My husband said, “It’s a keeper!” so will definitely be in our meal plan rotation. I didn’t have that brand of ham so wasn’t sure how much to use, but 6 ounces turned out ok.
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- Erin
  I need to go tweak the ingredients to add 6-8oz. pack! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I love easy recipes!
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maria
Can you substitute 1 cup heavy cream instead of milk?
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- Erin
  It’s worth a try! It might even be better!
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Debbie
Was a delight to eat.I was wondering if using the 2% milk made it more running?
Could you use evaporated milk instead? Thank you.
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- Erin
  I would try evaporated milk. That’s a great idea!But the salsa can for SURE make it more runny. You have to be conservative with the salsa.
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Linda
I’d like to know what size packages of ham you used if I’m not able to use the Brand you listed. Is it 8 ounces/10 ounces????
Thank you
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Elizabeth
Could u prep this night before???
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- Erin
  Yes
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Mel
What are the nutritional macros on this? I’m keto and subbed 1/2 c heavy cream for milk to reduce sugars & carbs
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Alva Plaza
Great article and useful. Thanks for sharing
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Dự án Alva Plaza
Thanks for sharing. Very good information, I really like this article
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Dee Dee
Thank you – this recipe sounds great! I needed a quick dinner idea 🙂
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