Do you like spinach and bacon crustless quiche, or any crustless quiche, for that matter?
I never had quiche in my life, crustless or not. Would you believe it?
It simply wasn’t part of the food culture I grew up with, so it never even crossed my plate. That changed when I moved to the UK and my dear husband introduced me to this creamy, savoury dish. I liked the idea of quiche, but the reality? Not so much. The store-bought versions were often disappointing. Too much pastry, too little filling. Even the crustless ones, which sounded healthier, were soggy or tasteless.
So I started experimenting in my kitchen, determined to make something better. And that’s how I landed on this recipe, my go-to spinach and bacon crustless quiche. It’s light but satisfying, easy to make, and packed with flavour in every bite.
With just six ingredients, this low-carb quiche delivers on all fronts. It’s high in protein, full of fibre, and perfect for busy days when you want something wholesome without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you eat it warm or cold, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this one always hits the spot.
Why Spinach and Bacon?
Flavour Fusion
Bacon’s savoury, smoky flavour pairs perfectly with the earthy richness of spinach. Creating a mouthwatering sensation with every bite. Add eggs and cheese, and you have a deliciously satisfying combo, ideal for a crustless quiche.
Supports Weight Management
The high-fibre, low-carb ingredients help keep you full for longer, making it easier to avoid overeating or unnecessary snacking.
Helps Control Blood Sugar
With minimal carbs, this quiche helps stabilise energy levels—no sugar spikes or crashes, just steady, balanced fuel.
Nutritional Punch
Spinach delivers essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, while bacon adds a solid protein dose to satisfy you. Explore the nutritional benefits of spinach on Healthline.
So, if you’re craving a delicious and nutritious dish, whip up a spinach and bacon crustless quiche for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome.
Benefits of High-Fibre, Low-Carb Goodness
What do you need for spinach and bacon quiche
Ingredients:
- Onion
- Bacon
- Frozen or fresh spinach
- Courgette – optional
- Butter
- Eggs
- Egg whites
- Cheddar cheese
- Stilton cheese or feta cheese for less calories
- garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
- Salt and Black pepper to taste
- Potato, oat or bamboo fibre
- Almond or milk of your choice
NOTE:
Potato, Oat, or Bamboo fibre are fibres, not flour or ground oats. Find out more about dietary fibre.
How to make the spinach and bacon crustless quiche
Set the oven on the fan to 180 ℃.
1/ Grate courgette if using, slice onion and cube bacon.
2/ On medium-high heat, melt the butter in the frying pan and fry the sliced onion until light brown. Stir regularly and add a dash of water when onions get too dry to prevent burning and speed up cooking. (Add grated courgette if using)
3/ Add bacon and cook for a couple of minutes.
4/ Add the chopped spinach to the pan and cook while stirring until it wilts. Add garlic, salt, and pepper.
5/ Then transfer all to the baking tray, sprinkle with oat fibre and lightly mix.
6/ Grate Stilton (or feta) and cheddar cheese on top.
7/ Mix eggs, egg whites, and milk in a jar or bowl and pour them into the baking tray.
8/ Use a fork or spatula to spread the egg mixture evenly over all the ingredients.
9/ Bake at 180℃ for 15-20 minutes or until the top of the spinach and bacon quiche is golden brown.
NOTE:
Use a ceramic or glass backing tray to bake the quiche; the size is approximately 6 x 10 inches (15 x 25 cm)
When omitting bacon, this crustless quiche became a perfect vegetarian dish, too.
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Serving ideas
Quiche is an excellent option if you’re looking for a quick and affordable meal or something to bring on a picnic or while travelling. It’s also a versatile dish that can be served at any time of day, whether you’re feeling peckish or sitting down to a full meal. Try this Spinach and bacon crustless quiche recipe for a healthy and tasty option. You can enjoy it not only warm but also cold in the lunchbox. It pairs well with any salad. Give it a try, and you’ll see how easy it is to make a delicious, satisfying meal in no time!
Storing the quiche
Baked and cooled quiche will last 2-4 days in the refrigerator in an air-tight container. If you like to be well prepared for the unpredictable situation or cooking food for a whole week, you can also freeze the cooled quiche, well wrapped or sealed in a container.
It will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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SPINACH AND BACON CRUSTLESS QUICHE
Cooking Tools
- 1 Frying pan
- 1 Baking tray ceramic or glass
Ingredients
- 1 large Onion
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 slices Bacon - omit for vegetarian option
- 4-5 cubes Frozen pinach - or 1 cup lightly packed fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup Grated courgette - optional
- 1 tsp Garlic powder - or 1 minced garlic
- 1/3 cup Liquid egg whites - or egg whites from 4 eggs
- 3 whole Eggs
- 2-3 tbsp Unsweetened almond milk - or milk of your choice
- 3 tbsp Oat fibre - ore potato fibre or bamboo fibre
- 50 g Cheddar cheese - grated
- 50 g Stilton cheese - use feta for less calories
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Set the oven on the fan to 180 ℃.
- Sice onion and cube bacon, chop spinach.
- Melt the butter in frying pan, add sliced onion and fry until light brown, adding water occasionally if it's too dry. Add grated courgette if using.1 large Onion, 2 tbsp Butter, 1/2 cup Grated courgette
- Add cubed bacon bacon, stir fry until cooked.2 slices Bacon
- Add the chopped spinach to the pan and cook while stirring until it wilts. Add garlic salt and pepper.4-5 cubes Frozen pinach , 1 tsp Garlic powder, Salt, Black pepper
- Transfer all to the backing tray, sprinkle well with oat fibre and lightly mix.3 tbsp Oat fibre
- Grate cheese on the top.50 g Cheddar cheese, 50 g Stilton cheese
- Mix eggs with egg whites and milk and pour them into the baking tray.1/3 cup Liquid egg whites, 3 whole Eggs, 2-3 tbsp Unsweetened almond milk
- Poke with a fork to evenly spread the egg mixture over all ingredients.
- Bake at 180℃ for 15-20 minutes or until the top of the quiche is golden brown.
Nutrition
Nutritional facts in this recipe are only informative. The calculation might slightly vary, depending on the exact ingredients you use. For accuracy, enter your specific ingredients into a nutrition calculator like MyFitnessPal or Calorieking.
To calculate net carb use this method:
Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar alcohols = Net carb
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