Crust Less Crab Quiche
Elevate your brunch game with this indulgent Crustless Crab Quiche, a light yet luxurious recipe featuring sweet, tender crab meat and rich Swiss cheese baked into a creamy, custard-like filling. Perfect for a gluten-free option, this quiche skips the crust while still delivering big on flavor, thanks to fresh green onions, parsley, and a hint of paprika. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a golden finish in under 35 minutes, it’s an effortless dish that’s ideal for entertaining or a simple family meal. Serve it warm or at room temperature alongside a crisp salad or fresh fruit for a beautifully balanced and flavorful dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh crab meat
- 1 cup Shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 0.25 cup Chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9-inch pie dish lightly with unsalted butter.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until smooth.
Add the milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the eggs and whisk until fully combined.
Stir in the shredded Swiss cheese, green onions, parsley, and crab meat, ensuring the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish, spreading it out evenly.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the top is slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let the quiche cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature with a side salad or fresh fruit for a balanced meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.1 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.0 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 4140 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 80.9 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 735 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1633 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
