Best 8 No Crust Crab Quiche Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our no-crust crab quiche, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This innovative quiche recipe dispenses with the traditional crust, allowing the rich, creamy filling to take center stage. Succulent crab meat, enveloped in a velvety custard, forms the heart of this dish, complemented by a medley of aromatic herbs and spices. With three variations to choose from, this recipe caters to diverse palates. The classic version features a harmonious blend of crab, Swiss cheese, and a touch of Dijon mustard. For a touch of indulgence, the luxury version incorporates succulent lobster and a drizzle of truffle oil. Those seeking a vegetarian alternative will find solace in the garden version, where fresh asparagus and mushrooms take the spotlight. Whichever variation you choose, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRUSTLESS CRAB QUICHE



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"I created this recipe as a low-carb breakfast for my husband and me," shares Madonna Cooper of Kansas City, Kansas. "It's fluffy and flavorful, and it cuts well, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs, lightly beaten
3 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup lump crabmeat
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup 4% cottage cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to a 7-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 469mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

EASY CRUSTLESS QUICHE



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Yet another crustless quiche that is designed for a low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diet. It is very rich and cheesy. The Parmesan and butter on the bottom form a nice skin on the bottom that really helps. The egg and cream mixture is quite flexible and the ratio of egg to cream and the heaviness of the cream is a personal choice. The cheese can easily be replaced with any hard cheese that holds up well when shredded such as Swiss, Cheddar, Gouda, or Provolone. The meats can be replaced with anything that isn't too wet; whether it is meat or vegetable.

Provided by Jim

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bacon
1 pound sausage
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
3 cups heavy whipping cream
8 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir bacon and sausage in a large skillet and over medium-high heat until evenly browned and bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Brush butter on the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese into the bottom of the baking dish and top with bacon and sausage. Spread Cheddar cheese over bacon and sausage.
  • Beat cream, eggs, and half-and-half together in a bowl. Slowly pour egg mixture over cheese and sausage into the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of the quiche comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 291.3 mg, Fat 54.7 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 29.4 g, Sodium 956.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

WINNING CRAB QUICHE



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Crabmeat is very plentiful here in Maryland, and this dish is one of my favorite ways to eat it. My sister-in-law Darlene gave me this recipe, and that simple gesture helped make me feel part of the family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
2 cans (6 ounces each) flaked crabmeat, drained
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, flour, eggs and milk. Stir in the crab, onion, parsley and cheese. Spoon into the pastry shell. , Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CRAB QUICHE



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My husband loves quiche and he asked me if I could try to make him one. I decided to try a crab quiche, and it was gone in one sitting. You won't be disappointed!

Provided by JIMZGRL

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) deep dish frozen pie crust
4 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 dashes hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™), or to taste
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the pie crust for about 10 minutes, until just starting to brown. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir in shredded cheese, onion and imitation crab. Pour into the pie shell.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, then turn off the oven, but leave the door closed. Leave quiche in the oven for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until firm. This will give it a smoother texture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 154.1 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 691 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CRUSTLESS CRAB QUICHE



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This is a light and tasty quiche that is complemented well with muffins and fruit. For those of you who have access to fresh seafood, fresh crab would be a great asset! ENJOY!

Provided by Stephanie Dodd

Categories     Eggs

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 c shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz flaked crabmeat, real or imitation
1 c milk
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp salt and pepper each
2 Tbsp flour
1/4 c green onions, chopped (opt)

Steps:

  • 1. 350 degree oven. Coat a 9 inch pie pan with cooking spray. Arrange the cheese evenly over the bottom of the pie pan. Top with the crabmeat. Mix together the milk, eggs, flour, salt, pepper to taste, and green onions, if desired. Pour this mixture evenly over the cheese and crabmeat. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. ENJOY!

CRAB QUICHE



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Chopped green onions and sweet red pepper bring a bit of color to this golden entree. The creamy filling features imitation crabmeat and Swiss cheese. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon butter
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup flaked imitation crabmeat, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge.Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake for 5 minutes; remove foil. Bake 5 minutes longer. Immediately sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over crust., Reduce heat to 375°. In a skillet, saute red pepper and onions in butter until tender. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Stir in the crab, red pepper mixture and remaining cheese. Pour into crust., Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CRAB QUICHE



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Provided by Tony Kerum

Categories     Egg     Brunch     Bake     Lunch     Crab     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

For pastry
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
For filling
1 (1-lb) king crab leg, thawed if frozen, or 1/2 lb lump crabmeat, picked over
4 large eggs
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning such as Paul Prudhomme's
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 oz coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese (1/2 cup)
2 oz coarsely grated Swiss cheese (1/2 cup)
Special Equipment
a pastry or bench scraper; a 9-inch glass or ceramic deep-dish pie plate; pie weights or raw rice

Steps:

  • Make pastry:
  • Blend together flour, butter, shortening, and salt in a bowl with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in a food processor) just until most of mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Drizzle evenly with 3 tablespoons ice water and gently stir with a fork (or pulse in processor) until incorporated.
  • Squeeze a small handful: If it doesn't hold together, add more ice water, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, stirring (or pulsing) until just incorporated, then test again. (Do not overwork mixture, or pastry will be tough.)
  • Turn out mixture onto a work surface and divide into 4 portions. With heel of your hand, smear each portion once or twice in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather dough together with scraper and press into a ball, then flatten into a 4-inch disk. Chill dough, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Roll out dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin and fit into pie plate. Trim excess dough, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang, then fold overhang under pastry and press against rim of pie plate to reinforce edge. Decoratively crimp edge and lightly prick bottom and side of shell with a fork. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Line shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake until pastry is pale golden along rim and set underneath foil, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and bake shell until bottom and side are pale golden, about 10 minutes more. Cool completely in pie plate on a rack, about 20 minutes.
  • Make filling:
  • If using crab leg, hack through shell with a large heavy knife and cut meat into 1/2-inch pieces. Discard shell.
  • Whisk together eggs, cream, herbs, seafood seasoning, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then stir in cheeses and crabmeat.
  • Pour into prebaked crust and bake until filling puffs and is no longer wobbly in center when quiche is gently shaken, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in pie plate on rack 15 minutes.

CRUSTLESS SPINACH QUICHE



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I serve this in the summer for brunch with a side of sausage links and a fresh fruit bowl!

Provided by ANY14TNS

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
5 eggs, beaten
3 cups shredded Muenster cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft. Stir in spinach and continue cooking until excess moisture has evaporated.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt and pepper. Add spinach mixture and stir to blend. Scoop into prepared pie pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until eggs have set, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 209.2 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 545.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If you're using frozen crab meat, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Don't overcook the eggs. The quiche is done when the eggs are just set in the center.
  • Let the quiche cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it to hold its shape.
  • Serve the quiche with your favorite sides, such as salad, roasted vegetables, or fruit.

Conclusion:

This no-crust crab quiche is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this quiche a try.

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