Mushroom & Bacon Crustless Quiche
Level
Easy
Time
50 Min
Serves
4
Published November 16, 2022 by Dr. Stephanie Gray, DC
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Try my Mushroom and Bacon Crustless Quiche. I often make this quiche at the end of the week when I have mushrooms and spinach to use up. Loaded with vegetables, it’s the perfect lunch or light dinner. Gluten free, grain free, dairy free option, ketogenic friendly.
The Nutritional Science Part…If
You’re Interested
The Magic of Grocery Store Mushrooms
Mushrooms are in fact a fungus, found in the fruit and vegetable section of your local grocery store. They bring a savory flavor to meals. Shiitake, portobello, cremini, button or white, oyster, and enoki are common varieties found.
For me, mushrooms have been an acquired taste. Science tells us that they are a true superfood so I keep eating them with the hope that one day I will love them. I’m getting there. I no longer hate them and look for ways to include them in recipes.
Rich in polyphenols, antioxidants and other nutrients mushrooms offer many health benefits.
Studies show that mushrooms work in part by decreasing inflammation and boosting immunity. Mushrooms can help lower cholesterol, decrease cancer risk, activate beneficial gut bacteria.
It’s easy to add mushrooms into your diet. Include chopped mushrooms in salads, chilis, soups, scrambled eggs or omelets.
Saute mushrooms in olive oil and serve over steak. Vegetarians love mushrooms for the meaty flavor they impart. Mushrooms make great burgers, tacos and pasta sauces.
Now let’s get on with the recipe!
Why you will LOVE this Mushroom & Bacon Crustless Quiche
- It’s so easy to make. No fussing with a pastry crust.
- It’s gluten-free, ketogenic with a dairy-free, paleo option.
- It’s loaded with vegetables making it nutrient dense
- It has staple ingredients…nothing weird this time!
- Your oven does most of the work.
- Bacon makes everything taste better, doesn’t it?
What you need to make this Mushroom and Bacon
Crustless Quiche?
- Cremini mushrooms
- Onion
- Spinach
- Garlic
- Sundried Tomatoes
- Bacon
- Eggs
- Almond milk
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
What Equipment do I need to make this quiche?
- 9 inch pie plate
- frying pan
- utensils for frying/sauteing
- medium bowl
- whisk
How do I make this Mushroom and Bacon Crustless
Quiche?
It’s EASY!
Step 1:
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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Step 2:
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Prepare a 9 inch pie plate by spraying with avocado oil spray. Or use a pastry brush or paper towel to apply olive oil or melted coconut oil by hand.
Step 3:
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In a frying pan, fry 3 pieces of bacon over medium heat. Then remove bacon from the pan, keeping the pan to saute the vegetables in step 5.
Step 4:
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While bacon is cooking, prepare your vegetables. Chop mushrooms, onion, spinach and mince garlic.
Step 5:
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Using the same frying pan that you cooked your bacon, saute mushrooms, onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
Step 6:
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Add spinach and wilt down a couple minutes.
Step 7:
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In a medium bowl, whisk 6 eggs and almond milk, salt and pepper.
Step 8:
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Transfer mushroom mixture to prepared pie plate.
Step 9:
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Pour egg mixture over the mushroom mixture.
Step 10:
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Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese on top.
Step 11:
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Bake in pre-heated over for about 30 minutes. Quiche should look golden brown.
Key Ingredients & Substitutions:
Bacon: Bacon and bacon fat used to saute vegetables added so much flavor to this recipe. The recipe would still work if bacon was omitted.
Mushrooms: I chose cremini mushrooms for this recipe. Any fresh mushroom would work. I did not test dried mushrooms.
Onion: I used a standard white onion, but shallots would be a lovely substitute. I would use 3 shallots.
Spinach: I chose to use spinach but kale or Swiss chard would be good substitutes.
Sundried tomato: Sundried tomato adds a nice Mediterranean feel to the recipe. The recipe would work without it. Using a regular tomato would probably work also, but I didn’t test it in this recipe.
Almond milk: I chose unsweetened almond milk for this recipe. I tested coconut milk and 10% coffee cream for this recipe, and they also worked. Any dairy or dairy free milk would likely work for this recipe.
Mozzarella cheese: I chose to use mozzarella cheese for this recipe because it’s what I had in the fridge. Feta, goat cheese, cheddar cheese or any standard brick cheese would work for this recipe. If dairy free, omit cheese and stir in 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast to egg mixture.
How to Store this Mushroom & Bacon Crustless Quiche
Cover pie plate with plastic wrap or transfer quiche to glass container and keep in the fridge. Best if eaten within a couple days.
Equipment
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9 inch pie plate
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Frying pan
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wooden spoon
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Medium bowl
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Whisk
Ingredients
- 3 pieces bacon
- 227 grams cremini mushrooms 1 small package
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups spinach chopped
- 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese grated
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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Prepare pie plate by spraying with avocado oil spray. Or use a pastry brush or paper towel to apply olive oil or melted coconut oil by hand.
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In a frying pan, cook 3 pieces of bacon over medium heat. Then remove bacon from the pan, keeping the pan to saute the vegetables in step 5.
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While bacon is cooking, prepare your vegetables. Chop mushrooms, onion, spinach and mince garlic.
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Using the same frying pan that you cooked your bacon, saute mushrooms, onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
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Add spinach and wilt down a couple minutes.
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In a medium bowl, whisk 6 eggs and almond milk, salt and pepper.
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Transfer mushroom mixture to prepared pie plate.
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Pour egg mixture over the mushroom mixture.
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Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese on top.
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Bake in pre-heated over for 30 minutes. Quiche should look golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.9g | Protein: 17.9g | Fat: 13.5g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 4.4g
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