Get ready for an easy keto-friendly egg quiche recipe to prepare on the weekends. It's a crustless cheesy dish that can be used for a week's worth of breakfast.
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Keto meal prep is a fantastic way to save time during busy weeks, especially during the school year. If you spend time during the weekend making an egg and cheese crustless quiche, you can use it for quick home cooked meals early in the week.
Quiche is a meal that works well for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, although its versatility is just one of the many reasons to love it.
Honestly, this is my favorite quiche recipe ever! It's one of the best easy meals to make, especially since there's no keto pie crust to make.
Why you'll love it
The key to this low-carb quiche recipe is that the eggs pack it full of protein. When you add the cheese, you are giving yourself a low-carb and high-protein meal.
The cream cheese gives the quiche the perfect texture and increases the fat content too. So, if you need to eat more fat to stay in ketosis, this is a great recipe to use!
Ingredients
This recipe is naturally low in carbs, especially since this easy quiche recipe doesn't have any kind of crust. The ingredients needed to make the quiche filling are pretty simple.
Cheddar Cheese
The cheese will make for a creamy quiche so use shredded because it melts easier. If you don't have cheddar, you can use Colby jack or Swiss cheese.
Eggs
These bind the other ingredients in the quiche together. Without the eggs, the casserole will just fall apart.
Cream Cheese
I always recommend full-fat cream cheese on the keto diet. It will give your body the natural fats that it needs to stay in fat-burning mode.
Butter
Since you are already using salt, add unsalted butter.
Spices
Use your favorite seasoning combinations to flavor the egg and cheese quiche. I just used salt and pepper.
Please note: Check out the recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients used to make this low-carb recipe.
Quick tips
- Grate cheese at home. It's best to grate the shredded cheese yourself because pre-shredded contains anti-caking powder that can be high in carbs. I use a food processor, but a box or hand grater will do.
- Use a food processor to blend up the egg mix too. If you don't have a food processor, you can just use a blender or hand mixer to make the quiche filling
- Use less butter. If you aren't egg-fasting, you may want to reduce the amount of butter to at least half.
Instructions
This easy quiche recipe is as simple as mixing all the ingredients together, putting them in a dish, and baking it. Here is how you do it!
Place Cheese In Pie Plate
Put all but ½ a cup of the cheddar cheese at the bottom of the pie dish. Any size pan will work, even a cast iron skillet, but I used a 9.5-inch deep pan.
Process Eggs And Cream Cheese
Use a food processor or blender to mix the filling ingredients. You can also beat eggs by hand in a large bowl and add in the cheese.
Slowly add the melted butter.
Add Egg Mixture To Pie Pan
Pour egg mixture on top of the cheese in the pie dish. Sprinkle the rest of the grated cheese on top.
Bake
Preheat oven to 325F. Bake quiche for about 45 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool before you slice into it and serve warm.
Now you have the perfect quiche!
️ Serving Suggestions
I like to enjoy this easy quiche recipe for breakfast or brunch, so serve your favorite keto breakfast recipes along with it!
You can never go wrong with a few bacon slices on the side (you can cook up a whole batch in the oven).
Keto pumpkin chia pudding is a great pairing for your quiche. It's creamy and full of healthy fats that will keep you in ketosis.
Or, make some low-carb rainbow pancakes to add some lovely pops of color to your breakfast table.
If you are serving egg quiche for a brunch, then make some keto cinnamon rolls with fathead dough. Everyone will love them!
Variations
My low-carb quiche is made to be egg fast friendly, so you won't need to add anything to it. It has the perfect ratio of eggs, fat, and cheese.
Honestly, I like the simplicity of a basic egg and cheese quiche, but there are tons of different flavor combinations you can do.
A family favorite is quiche lorraine which has diced ham or bacon, diced onion, and swiss cheese. So delicious!
For a keto-friendly quiche, the best options are pre-cooked meats and fresh cheeses. That being said, here are some delicious options for your crustless quiche:
- Meats - Cubed ham, sausage, chorizo, pepperoni, and chicken are all delicious in quiche! Just make sure to use pre-cooked meats.
- Low Carb Veggies - Good choices for low carb vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, green onion, and zucchini. My favorite variation is to turn it into a spinach mushroom quiche.
- Cheese - When it comes to cheese, the sky is the limit! Use as much of your favorite cheese as you wish. I use an entire 8 ounce block of cheddar cheese in this crustless quiche recipe!
Reheating instructions
If you want to reheat an entire quiche, the best way to do so is in an oven. For a frozen crustless quiche, place it into your refrigerator and be sure that it is completely thawed before reheating.
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- If you are reheating the quiche in the pan you baked it in, just place the pan onto a cookie sheet.
- Cover the quiche lightly with aluminum foil. This will prevent the quiche from burning.
- Heat the quiche at 350° F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165° F.
FAQs
Before we get to the printable recipe card, here are some questions people often ask about how to make it.
Incidentally, if you have extra eggs that you want to use, cloud bread is another fantastic keto meal prep idea. It is perfect for a quick snack, and I also like to make keto egg salad sandwiches with it. Or, you can always stick to a classic and make scrambled eggs!
An egg fast is a short-term restrictive ketogenic diet where people mainly eat eggs, cheese, and butter (or another fat source). When I refer to this recipe as the perfect egg fast recipe, it's not just a fun way of saying "breakfast with eggs." This crustless quiche is made with eggs, cheese, butter, and fat from the cream cheese. It's literally the perfect meal for anyone doing the egg fast.
One of the biggest problems with leftover quiche is that you are left with a soggy crust. Fortunately, that is not a problem you will have with crustless quiche! Ideally, though, you will want to eat crustless quiche within 3 to 4 days for the best flavor.
With or without a crust, quiche is very freezer-friendly. As a result, it is a great option for make-ahead meals! If you plan to freeze your egg quiche, be sure that it is completely cool before you place it in the freezer. Otherwise, condensation will form on the underside of the aluminum foil or lid to your freezer-safe container. The condensation will eventually drop onto the surface of the quiche, causing freezer burn to form on the surface.
Related recipes
I hope you enjoy this simple crustless egg quiche recipe! After you finish prepping easy keto meals for the week, you may want to try out some more low-carb breakfast ideas.
Give one of these favorites a try:
- Breakfast Casserole With Ham makes enough to feed a crowd. This is perfect for holiday brunch or breakfast meals together.
- Keto Breakfast Muffins are made with cottage cheese for a protein boost when you need it the most.
- Almond Flour Pancakes are so fluffy and taste just like your favorite breakfast when you were a kid.
- Cranberry Orange Keto Scones look like they belong in a coffee shop. They are beautiful and have the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.
- Crustless Zucchini Quiche Pie is another one of my favorite crustless keto quiche recipes. It's packed with fiber and will keep you full until lunch.
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Recipe
Egg and Cheese Quiche
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese grated and divided
- 12 large eggs
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 12 tablespoons butter melted (I used unsalted), SEE NOTE
- salt and pepper to taste optional
Instructions
- Dump all but about a half cup of the cheese into a 9.5-inch deep dish pie pan. If the batter doesn't fit in your pie pan, excess batter can be placed in individual ramekins and microwaved or baked separately.
- Add eggs and cream cheese to a food processor or blender.
- Process eggs and cream while slowly pouring in melted butter.
- Pour egg mixture over cheese in pie pan.
- Sprinkle reserved grated cheese over top.
- Bake at 325°F for about 45 minutes or until outside is set and middle is only a little jiggly.
- Remove from oven and cool on rack for a few minutes before slicing.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to a week or freezer for longer storage.
Notes
Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart
Nutrition
Additional Info
Notes on Nutritional Information
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First Published: April 18, 2016... Last Updated: January 11, 2022, with resized images and additional recipe information.
daniel
I made this a few days ago for my picky Special Needs child. He ate a 4x4 piece really fast. I noticed him standing in the kitchen by the Casserole dish and asked if I could have some and he said no! I am not fond of eggs, but this Casserole was delicious. This will become a regular dish in the house now.
Marlene
Oohhhh…sounds delicious! I’m doing Keto but not the egg fast, so I’ll cut the butter down, maybe throw in some chopped broccoli or something. Do you think this would work to put in a muffin pan? Then it could be a grab-n-go? I’m sure I will love this either way!
Diane
I made this previously by the recipe and it was VERY good. This time I added about 1 1/2 cups of finely chopped leftover baked ham. I cut the eggs back to 9 hoping it would all fit in the dish. It used half the amount of butter since I was serving to guest. It was perfect and delicious. Thank you for the recipe 🙂
Mary
I made this yesterday as directed. I had no butter pools at all. After it cooled, I covered it with foil and refrigerated overnight. This morning I started my egg fast and cut the quiche into 6 slices. I put 1 slice on a plate and covered it with a napkin then put it in the microwave for 1 minute on high. It was amazing! I look forward to consuming the rest of it as I continue my egg fast. Thanks!
Enid
I would love to make this in small ramekin dishes, to eat & go. How long will I need to bake it for several 4oz ramekin dishes?? Plz advise.
Lisa MarcAurele
I would bake at 350°F and check after about 8-10 minutes. Then check regularly until they test done.
CDS
So Lisa, I made your crustless quiche and it was AMAZING! Followed the directions exactly, and it came out perfect! Don’t understand why some people had issues with a buttery ‘oil slick’. I did have all my ingredients at room temperature and my melted butter was well cooled, so maybe that helped? No greasy butter slick AT ALL! I also used an Emersion blender and buzzed it for quite awhile. I’ll be doing the eggfast again, and I’m wondering if I could replace some of the butter with MCT oil or other oils? Do you think it might change the luxurious texture?
Thanks so much for the great recipe!
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks for sharing your results! I think it should be fine to replace some of the butter with another fat.
CDS
OMG!! This is really wonderful! I wish I could post a picture! I baked it in my 10” quiche dish and it came out beautifully in exactly 45’. Followed the directions exactly. I used my Emersion blender and blended it very well while S L OW L Y adding the melted butter. Absolutely NO pooling of oil/ butter at all as experienced by others. Little Cholula on top and I was in eggfast heaven! Thank you for this excellent recipe Lisa!
CDS
Hi Lisa! I’m about to start the egg fast and your crust less quiche seems like a lifesaver! If I make the quiche as presented, what size is the appropriate slice for 1 serving on the fast? 1/6
of the quiche? 1/8?
Thank you!
Lisa MarcAurele
The nutritional data is for 1/6 of the quiche.
Kara Johnson
Thank you for this book! I've done keto in the past with great results. However, even as I enjoy the food, I still hate cooking and that's all I seemed to be doing during that time. My husband and I strayed a bit with extenuating circumstances which caused us to start gaining over the past year. I don't want it to get too out of hand even as I tried other methods. So I went back to keto. I received this book very recently and the recipes caught my eye as being so simple with limited work/ingredients. I've been averaging almost a meal a day from this one book. It's wonderful and I'm already feeling better and have lost a couple pounds. We've really liked everything so far so it's quickly becoming a staple in our kitchen and the immediate go to for cooking.
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks Kara! So happy to hear that the recipes in the 5-Ingredient Keto cookbook are working for you!
Kathryn
Oh this was SOOO good. I had to tweak it since I did not have all the same ingredients and I did use less butter since I’m not doing an egg fast, but I think it was similar enough to have the flavor you were going after. It was so buttery and delicious. Quite a treat.
Malia
Do you have microwave cooking instructions?
Lisa MarcAurele
I've never made it in the microwave. You could try 50% power for 4 minutes to see how it does then add extra time as needed at 30-60 second intervals.
Jackie
Good morning, can I replace the butter with Mayo in this dish.
Thank you, jackie
Lisa MarcAurele
Mayo usually works as a sub so it should be fine in this recipe.
Emma
Hi. This quiche is the first time I've seen or tried one of your recipes. I LOVE quiche and I'm picky about it. This recipe is A.MAZE.ING. Hands down best ever. Because I'm not on an egg fast (and never even heard of such a thing before this recipe (but I have been keto and am now carnivore -so kinda weird I guess I've never heard of it, lol)), I only used 6 T. of butter to the 12 eggs. Besides adding ham, I did everything else as listed. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Rozella Portes
I was thinking of making this with a pumpkin flavored cream cheese that I have. I don’t mind the extra carbs and I think it will give it a good pumpkin flavor what do you think Ill maybe add some pumpkin pie spice
Lisa MarcAurele
Sounds interesting. I'd say try it to see how it comes out. I have made some savory pumpkin dishes, but I prefer using herbs with them instead of the spices often used for sweet recipes.
Roxie
The recipe listed calls for 12 tablespoons of melted butter. Is that correct?
Butter pooled in the middle and edges of the dish.
Lisa MarcAurele
Please see the note in the recipe card. The amount of butter used was to achieve the needed fat to egg ratio for an egg fast meal.
Roxie
The recipe calls for 12 Tbl of butter. After making this recipe, I’m thinking this must be a typo. The butter pooled on the top and outer edges of the quiche. Did I do something in error following the recipe or is the butter quantity wrong. Thank you
Lisa MarcAurele
Perhaps you aren't familiar with an egg fast, which is what this recipe was created for. It specifies eating 1 tablespoon of fat (in this case butter) for each egg. That's the reason why there's a 1 tablespoon added for each egg. If you aren't using the recipe as an egg fast meal, feel free to lessen the butter.
Sue
This is great! What a treat on an egg fast! I substituted about 1/3 of the cheese for seasoned feta...great flavor. Will definitely make this again!
Traci L Klineman
I’m on day 3 of the egg fast and tried this recipe. I was worried because of the comments about the butter pooling up but mine didn’t. I used the 12T, but my quiche was solid and AMAZING!!!
Carol
this does not fit in a 9 in pie plate what a mess wish i had read the reviews will not make again!!
Lisa MarcAurele
The recipe instructions call for a 9.5-inch pie pan. But if you have extra batter (egg sizes can vary), they can be cooked in separate ramekins in the microwave or oven.
MZ
It really is way too much butter. Used a 9.5 inch pan and after 45 mins, it was just swimming with butter in the middle. Not cool. Will not make again. If you do try this, you have to reduce the amount of butter or it won’t turn out.
Lisa MarcAurele
The amount of butter in the recipe is there for a reason. It provides the proper ratio of fat to eggs for Egg Fasting. If you aren't egg fasting, I do recommend reducing the butter.
Chrissy
There is no way 12 eggs + cream cheese and butter are going to fit in a 9.5 in pie pan. I made half a recipe and my 9 in pan was full!
Lisa MarcAurele
I use a deep dish pan. You can up it to a bigger size if needed. There's always the option to make muffins too.
SARA
Do you have the info in regards to muffins? How many, what temp and for how long? I'd love to half the recipe and make muffins since I am the only one who will eat this in my house! lol
Lisa MarcAurele
I'd still bake at 325°F, but it should be done much faster. I'd check after about 25 minutes or so.
Lisa
The crustless keto quiche is so delicious!
Vanesa
Hi,
Can you use another kund of cheese?
Do you defrost before using the microwave?
Thanks
Lisa MarcAurele
Other types of cheese can be used if you prefer to change it up. If freezing, I find it's best to thaw in the fridge first, but it should work without.
Amy Lee
Can you reheat in a microwave?
Lisa MarcAurele
I always reheat in the microwave. You can also reheat in the oven or toaster oven.
Tcedillo
Can I use salsa to top on my quiche?
Lisa MarcAurele
You can certainly add salsa, but you'll have to account for the carbs. However, if your egg fasting, tomatoes aren't recommended due to their sugar content.
shona
Thanks you for this recipe. I accidentally made it with 2 tablespoons of butter and it was still delicious (not keto macros, but good for regular high protein/low carb eating). My kids like it too, so I am really happy with it.
Darlene
12 TABLESPOONS OF BUTTER?!?!?!? Mine came out swimming in butter. It took 1/2 roll of paper towels to soak it all up. Maybe it's supposed to be 2 tablespoons??
Lisa MarcAurele
It's made to have a the necessary fat to egg ratio used for egg fasting. If you aren't egg fasting, you can definitely reduce the amount of butter.
Ariel
Your website is tops in my book. However, I do have a suggestion or a question, depending on your point of view, but definitely not a complaint. WHAT IS A SLICE? I do everything by grams since all foods weigh differently. A slice of Egg/cheese Quiche is less than a slice of pumpkin pie, but a gram is always a gram. (Unlike the old adage: A calorie is a calorie.
so again thanks for making my horrible cooking at least edible for the rest of my house.
Lisa MarcAurele
I just cut the quiche into 8 equal slices. The nutritional data is only estimated so it can vary depending on actual serving size and ingredients used.
Tammy
I originally used a 9.5” pie dish as suggested, but there wasn’t enough room for al of the egg misfire. So I got a 10” pie dish out, poured it into the 10”, and covered with the remaining cheese. Is it supposed to rise like a soufflé? It was overflowing the pie dish with butter dripping on the heating element. Took out after 35 minutes but was still runny in the middle. Popped it back in and I hope it finishes cooking. What did I do wrong?
Lisa MarcAurele
It does rise while cooking. But I've never had an issue in the 9.5-inch pan so it could be a difference in egg size or the amount of processing the mixture.
Anonymous
Wait lol, one slice is 500+ calories?
Lisa MarcAurele
This is meant to be a meal while egg fasting. I've lost weight eating this for several meals while doing an egg fast!
Darlene
Loved this recipe . Perfect for day 5 of my 1st egg fast. I divided by 4 and put it in my small pie plate. Perfect. My husband and i actually split it. ????????
Cindy Mrva
This looks good. Can this recipe be divided up into little tart size (bite-size)? If so how long would you bake them? I would be using them for a ladies brunch.
Thank you,
Cindy
Lisa MarcAurele
You can bake it in any size you want. I've never done tart size, but I'd check them after 10-15 minutes.
Claire
Hello! I really like this egg fast quiche and I do it very often. I was wondering with all the cheese inside do we really need 12tbsp of butter? I know we need to have the ratio 1egg 1tbsp of fat, but the cheese add a lot of fat too... Maybe 6tbsp would be enough and it will make it less caloric. What do you think? Thank you
Lisa MarcAurele
As long as you are calculating the proper fat/egg ratio. However, it's better to omit the cheese and keep the butter.
Natalia
I'm a super picky eater and work like crazy. I believe this will be the answer to prayers for the egg fast I'm starting tomorrow!
If I was going to do something crazy like do a whole egg fast day with this quiche... how much of it would I eat?
Lisa MarcAurele
You can easily eat 4 or 5 slices for a day and be full for all meals.
Alicia
Plaining on making this in the Moring, adding Bacon. Serving sliced Peaches on the side, making Hash for the rest of Family. I'm already Hungry looking at the Photo.)
Patricia Kudrna
Can you use egg beaters in the crustless quiche? If so, how much liquid
Lisa MarcAurele
Egg beaters should be a one-for-one sub for the eggs.
Dolshune
Could you add spinach or broccoli to that even cauliflower asparagus
Lisa MarcAurele
Adding veggies is usually fine.
Judy
Hi, it wasn't done in the middle. Added a little onion powder and parmesan. I thinks it's okay for low carb.
Donna T.
Made this this evening exactly per recipe only added more cheese. All that fat and all those calories and so little flavor. Nearly tasteless. Disappointed
Lisa MarcAurele
This quiche was created specifically for egg fasting so the egg/cheese/fat ratios are made to meet egg fast rules.
Joane Craig
Wow! Delicious! I adjusted it a bit adding fried mushrooms & Kale, and topped with smoked Gouda! It was AMAZING!
Cat
I made this again (not doing the egg fast just love this quiche) and baked it in eight 9 oz ramekins. Perfect portion size! They weren't all exactly even, but close enough. I baked them for 30 minutes, placing the ramekins in a glass lasagna pa, then turned off the oven and left them in there for another 30 to 45 minutes. They do rise up considerably, and collapse as they cool, but that's an egg thing ;).
Cristi
WAY too much butter! I had to strain butter out after it was done baking and it was still the main flavor.
Lisa MarcAurele
This recipe is designed to use during an Egg Fast which requires a certain amount of fat for each egg. That's why there's so much butter in it. If you aren't doing an egg fast, you won't need that much.
Kate
This was very tasty! Can you tell me how you freeze it? Individual servings? Any particular tricks? Thanks 🙂
Lisa MarcAurele
I just freeze the slices and thaw in the fridge when needed then reheat.
Lupe
What is a serving for egg fast? Would I eat a piece every 3 hours? Im assuming salt and pepper maybe garlic powder would be ok or is it not?
Lisa MarcAurele
See my egg fast post for more information.
Teresa
This was tasty, easy and cheap. Will definitely make again. Only problem was the people who ate not low carb eating my food!
Cristina
It’s delicious but why does mine rise too much that the batter spills and the next falls flat once it cools?
Lisa MarcAurele
What size pan are you using? Mine is a deep dish 9.5-inch.
Lisa Slifko
This is delicious!!
Only thing I did differently was add cooked bacon before putting it in the oven.
Trina Blom
Eggcellent recipe
Barbara
Easy recipes, can you use avocado as a fat?
Lisa MarcAurele
Avocado oil can be used, but an avocado has too many carbs.
Megan
Made this yet again and always fall in love with it. I always mix it up with the cheese. When I'm not on an egg fast I love tossing in bacon and broccoli.
Lisa MarcAurele
Love the addition of bacon and broccoli into the quiche!
Rene Vasquez
My only comment besides amazing is an actual prep time of about 20 minutes. My eggs don't crack themselves, my butter isn't pre-melted, my cheese doesn't shred itself, and the mixture doesn't blend itself. Great recipe, though.
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks for the feedback on the prep time!
Maria
I just made it last night and was delicious!! Can't wait to have the leftovers.
Barbara Gray
We will like this Thanks Lisa....
Nancy
What is the best way to reheat the leftovers?
Lisa MarcAurele
I use the microwave on 50% power for a two minutes or so. You could use a low temp oven but it will take longer.
Gill
Oh my god saw this today and made it it was so delicious .... thank you
Cat
This is one of the best egg fast recipes ever! I have made it twice, the first one was with a combination of white cheddar, smoked cheddar and a little Gouda because I was trying to use up the cheese I had in my fridge. It was amazing! The next one was with all smoked Gouda, which was delish! I baked for 45 minutes Then turned off the oven and left it in there for an hour. Perfectly set and no over browning. I do 6 serving because that is equal to 2 eggs/fat on the egg fast plan. I try to eat 2 eggs per meal, 3 meals per day and it is almost impossible for me to eat the minimum of 6 eggs per day, eggs are soooo filling, especially with the tablespoon of fat per egg. This quiche has made the egg fast a lot easier to stick with. Starting day 6 of what will (hopefully) be a 12 day egg fast. So far I'm not sick of eggs, but that could change at any time. Recipes like this one make it a whole lot easier! Thanks so much for sharing this!
Lisa MarcAurele
Sounds like you're doing an awesome job with the egg fast! The quiche is a staple for me when I'm egg fasting.
Anne
Can you substitute all egg whites for the eggs in this recipe?
Lisa MarcAurele
I don't see why not, but most of the nutrition (and fat) comes from the yolks.
Kat
Delicious!!! Started day one breakfast. Put the others in baggies and will continue later.
Jen
This is amazing! Simple to throw together and delicious to eat. I liberally sprinkled paprika to the top and had to bake an additional 10 min . It was still fairly wet on in the middle so I turned the oven off and left the quiche in the oven for an hour, no big deal. It came out perfect. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe, I’ll be making this often.
Lisa MarcAurele
And thank you for the tip on how to set the quiche without over cooking!
Petra
I’m not much of a commentor, but time I just have to. Made it this morning, and it is by far the most delicious egg fast I had this last few days.
Thank you for sharing!
This little gem will be on the menu for many years to come ?
Lisa MarcAurele
I'm glad you enjoy the quiche. It's my go-to recipe when egg fasting.
Sarah N
Had made this last year and it was so tasty and very filling. As I start my egg fast this morning this was my starting dish. Just as flavorful as I remember, easy to make and bakes up so beautifully.
Lisa MarcAurele
It's my go-to recipe as well when starting an egg fast as it's great for meals and snacks.
SR
This turned out so beautiful that I wish I could pay a picture! It puffed up so beautifully!
Lisa MarcAurele
Hope it tasted just as good!
Elle
Is butter necessary? Butter isnt healthy at all I'd rather not use it or oil
Lisa MarcAurele
It's only used to get the correct fat ratio for an egg fast. If you aren't egg fasting, you can skip it.
Pirkka Ruishalme
Ounces ? What are ounces ? Could you please provide metric measures which are globally used. Like grams, liters etc.
thanks
Lisa
There is a metric conversion if you click on the "Metric" link within the recipe card.
mary panichi
Loved the quiche however it said it was 8 servings in body of recipe . However in comments it said there were 6 servings . Calories showed 424.
I am just wondering as I sliced it in 6 servings .
Lisa
There's 8 servings unless you want larger servings.
Mary
Made and loved it , but in nutritional it shows this dish being 8 servings . In your comments you show it being only 6 servings?
Which is the true serving for the 424 calories .
Thank you
Lisa
I get 8 servings when I make it. Each slice would be too big if cut into 6 slices.
Natalie
I found this recipe last year while searching for gluten free breakfast options. I’ve never done the egg fast but I love eggs. We have made this numerous times and it always comes out perfectly. Since we are not egg fasting we always add some veggies and a little breakfast meat like ham or bacon. I’ve also experimented with different blends of cheeses and it’s always delicious. I am so glad I found this recipe! Thank you for posting!
Lisa
I bet it's even better with the added meat. I'll have to give that a try.
kerry d
Any secret to getting the middle cooked/set, or just cook a little more evenly? Also what's the best way to heat up without it overcooking or turning rubbery?
Lisa
Lowering the temperature and cooking longer usually helps it set without overbrowning. It can probably be covered as well and even cooked in a slow cooker or Instant Pot.
Timea Turai
I loved it so much when I had my egg fast, so we having it for lunch today....as I'm not fasting I added some extra bits....like some ham, capsicum, minced garlic, onion, chives....we will see what family thinks....if they don't like it, more for me 😀
Chrystal Nelson
I made this quiche for my first attempt at an egg fast.. Day two and going strong. I could honestly eat this for every meal! Had to cook it a bit longer than stated, likely because I live at a high altitude, but it turned out absolutely perfect! This will definitely become a regular recipe in our house! ?
Ramona
I made this tonite and like some others, had ALOT of butter in the middle. It was very browned and looked done when I took it out but after sitting a couple of minutes, there is more butter/eggs in the middle that didn't cook. So disappointed! put it back in the oven but don't think it will help at this point.
Lisa
Once in the fridge, the butter will harden. You could cut back the butter, but the ratio won't be right for an egg fast. Ovens do vary so you may need to turn the temperature down to get yours to set properly.
Ebony
WOW!!!!! There are some really great Egg Fast recipes out there, and I've tried my fair share of them. This one, however, outshines them all. Lisa, you truly have outdone yourself with this delicious recipe. Thank you for all of your hard work and effort!!!! I followed the recipe to the letter and had no problems whatsoever with the mixture separating. Rather than a food processor, I opted for my Nutribullet, and everything easily emulsified. The bake time was the only difference. My quiche took almost an hour and a half to cook, as I have a fan oven that runs hot. I chose to err on the side of caution, baking it at only 140° Celsius/310-12° Fahrenheit approximately.
One review described the texture as fluffy. I wholeheartedly agree. Still, there is so much more! This quiche is silky, buttery, smooth goodness in a 9.5 inch pie plate! The bottom layer of cheese provides sufficient substance to the entire dish, balancing out the lighter egg texture. The top later of cheese adds a flaky texture that beautifully complements the bottom and middle layers. Honestly, this was an absolute joyful experience, and I will most certainly make this over and again, Egg Fast or no.
The weather here in England has been very windy and bleak today, but this recipe has been the bright spot.
Again, thank you so very much for this amazing recipe, Lisa:-). You have a true gift. Thank you for sharing it with the world!
Lisa
Thanks for providing all the details! You described this quiche perfectly. 🙂
Mary
Hi Lisa!
I love your recipes so much! Do you think it would be ok to add a couple of BPCs to the egg fast?
I am a diehard coffee fan. I would use 1 Tbsp. MCT or coconut oil & 1 Tbsp. Butter. (I would give up cream for my egg fast. :(haha). Thank you for your opinion. I just want to cut back before Christmas, and eat more healthfully. TY so much!!! :))
Lisa
Most people do add high fat coffee to their egg fasts.
Mike Peters
Hi Lisa - thanks for the recipe, and for the tip on grating your own cheese. I went Paleo in Dec 2015, reversed diabetes and dropped 50+ pounds, but I have spent pretty much all of 2017 on a plateau. My health is still getting better, but my weight has plateaued. Some of the comments you make here mirror my experience; snacking... too many carbs from the `healthy' chocolates. I learned about the Keto Egg Fast about a week ago and have now been on it for almost 5 full days. I've had significant weight loss but I realize that much of that is temporary, but I HAVE noticed the cessation of cravings.
I am using Ketostix to measure Ketones and I think I am further into ketosis that I have ever been, even with some of my block fasts. I have known about keto for a long time, but was never sure how well I could adapt to such extreme carb restrictions. The Egg Fast has helped me to find a fairly easy path to that, and your comment about alternating on the Egg Fast is an interesting idea.
I still have at least 50 pounds to lose, and I was hopeful this dip into Keto would give me some new strategies... My big worry with the Keto Egg Fast is that many of the YouTube resources I have discovered over the last two years (experts I have come to rely on) do not speak much to this protocol. There are a lot of posts from overweight people who, like me, still need to drop serious weight, but their videos are documenting a few days worth of experience and really do not give much insight into RESULTS.
While I have not really missed my normal snacks, I do realize that I really DO miss the salads & veggies; I miss the fiber in my diet and I am sure I am missing a lot of the micronutrients.... even better reason to consider your approach of every other day egg-fasting.
I am already starting to get tired of my omelets, so I will be making your quiche this afternoon - this will help in two areas - it will give me some variety, and it will allow me to pre-cook some of the meals (when I first went paleo, I found it difficult to adjust to all the required kitchen time, until I discovered intermittent fasting)
Sorry for the long comment, but I do have a couple of questions for you:
1) In the research I have done on keto egg fast recipes, I do not see much reference to heavy whipping cream. I love using this with eggs and it has no carbs - is there any reason on the egg fast to avoid it?
2) my absolute favorite way to eat eggs is to cook them over easy.... but to enjoy them that way, I need toast. In 2+ years of paleo, I have never found a way to enjoy my over easy-eggs without the toasted bread companion. So, I eat more omeletes and more scrambled eggs, and I really miss my over-easy fried eggs. Any advice?
Lisa
I'd stay away from heavy cream as it is known to stall weight loss. As for the toast, I find a toasted minute muffin to be a good replacement.
Geno
No way this fits in a 9” pan. I am using a significantly larger dish and it’s still 3+” thick. 45 minutes at 325 And the center is still completely liquid. Dropping the temp to 275 and checking every 10 minutes in hopes of keeping the top from burning before the middle is cooked. Recipe gets a C- from my experience.
Lisa
The instructions state to pour into a 9.5-inch pie pan which is what's shown in the photos.
Andrea
I only had a 9” pie pan, so I pulled out and scrambled 1/2 C of the mixture... that seemed to help
Anna
I used a 9.5 inch pie pan and it fit perfectly! I dis jave to cook it an additional 5 min. But the recipe did say... Or until done. Looks beautiful.
charian
Please tell me how this would be eaten during an egg fast? 1 serving is how many eggs? How many servings can I eat in a day? Thank you. Just trying to simplify for my preparation.
Lisa
Each serving is about 1.5 eggs. I like to eat this for breakfast or snack. It also makes a good lunch and is very filling.
Eekey
very unhealthy. Where is the veg? Just look at the amount of fat, sodium laden cheese, and cholesterol. In no way can this be good for you.
Please run, don 't walk, to your nearest nutritionist and learn about exercise and healthy dietary habits. Geepers creepers
Lisa
This recipe is for a high fat low carb short term meal plan called an egg fast. It's not meant to be a long term plan as there are few vegetables eaten due to the strict carb requirements.
Naki
Eekey, please work on your reading comprehension skills. Or did you even bother reading the post? I’m betting you didn’t. This is a recipe for an EGG FAST ie short term, not a permanent method of eating. Get off your high horse.
SoTiredOfParrots
Oh hush you have ZERO idea what you are talking about!!! Uneducated people like you need to get a clue and stop repeating outdated "facts" like an inept parrot. Your limited thinking makes you a useless addition to this convo - obtuse people have no place talking about nutrition and obviously don't understand real science and what it has and hasn't proven. Why don't you bugger off to a vegan site and bother them with your stone age nutritional "facts"??
Gina
You should research Keto and other low carb ways of eating before posting your antiquated dieting drivel. Low carb diets have been shown to stave off a variety of modern day ailments, including type II diabetes, high triglycerides, fatty liver disease, epilepsy, migraine headaches, and a slew of others. The food pyramid is a lie, and directly correlates with the increasingly obese in our nation, and other developing countries... Sheesh. Cholesterol is necessary for the building of strong cells. Sodium is needed when eating a low carb diet, as your body releases much more of it in a ketogenic state. Eating fat does not make you fat. Whole civilizations exist on nothing but whale blubber for months at a time.
Erin
Please look into the ketogenic way of life and why it works. This way of eating for my husband and I as lost us over 300 pounds in 13 months and I am no longer diabetic and I no longer have high blood pressure or acid reflux and I not only now love to run. I also bike and liftcweight and can run up a flight of steps without getting out of breath. I felt the same way you did until I learned. The truth. Please look into it. Reddit is a good source of info. Not just success stories but also documented studies. I’m living proof. So is my husband and nephew and now my niece and her husband.
Anu
I'm not on an egg fast but this sounds SO totally up my street, cannot wait! :-))) I've read the comments from some of the others about butter pooling in the middle though, and I'm afraid of this happening to me too, so could you please please let me know how much the 12 tbsp of butter comes to in terms of weight? I use British cup and spoon measurements so I always try and bake using weights rather than cup measures since cup sizes can vary so much internationally. Thank you!
Lisa
It's about 170 grams.
Debra
I made this today and it is delish! No standing oil issues like some mention. I let eggs and cream cheese come to room temp. Melted butter and slowly drizzled it in the food processor with the blended eggs and cream cheese. I thought maybe if everything was the same temp it would incorporate better. I took a pic to show how it looked but can't figure out a way to put it here. VERY good recipe. A little different texture than a quiche. Fluffier. Thank you for the recipe! Anytime I see a recipe and it shows it is from Low Carb Yum I know it will be a good one to try because it will work and it will be good.
Lisa
Thanks so much Debra! It's my favorite egg fast meal.
Cortney
Hi. So if you eat 1 slice it counts as 1 egg and 1 fat or is it 2:2?
Lisa
It would be a little more than 1 egg and 1 fat as there are 12 eggs in the quiche. The ratio is still 1:1.
Dee
Mine is in the oven now. I am not on an egg fast. We just have a lot of eggs to use up and one of my daughters wanted me to make quiche. I wanted some ham and broccoli in it, so we chopped up some sliced ham and steamed a 1# bag of cut broccoli and added them on top of the cheese. After all that, I added the quiche mixture (1 recipe) to my 2 pie pans. One recipe was just enough to fill both pans. I've never made a quiche that turned out well (probably because I keep changing the recipe, lol), so we shall see how it turns out. I love how super simple this recipe is, so I hope it turns out and my family likes it. Thank you. ❤
Lisa
Hope you guys loved it as much as I do!
Pariss
This quiche is amazing! I'm currently on day 3 of an egg fast and have eaten this for 3 of my meals now, it's delicious! Thank you for the recipe.
Lisa
You're welcome Pariss! This is my go to recipe for meal prep when going on an egg fast.
janna debruler
Yum! great recipe ~ simple yet delicious. I added in different cheeses myself. turned out great.
Thanks for the information.
Lisa
Glad it worked out for you!
Mignon Elion
This quiche was delicious. Tried it last week. It was even kid approved! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Lisa
Kids love cheese!
Leen Neuman
Made it today and it's awesome! Thank you for posting!
Lisa
Glad it was a hit for you Leen!
Angela Ausborn
I just made the quiche. It looks so good! I will be eating it tomorrow. I have been on an egg fast for three days now. I'm down 3 pounds! Excited to continue the journey. Thanks for sharing!
Lisa
Congrats on the weight loss. Just be careful when transitioning back so you don't gain too much back.
Elna
It sounds so easy and tasteful, but what do you do when you are allergic to the protein in the egg white? Very frustrating!!!!!!
Lisa
You'd be better off with Fat Fast recipes that don't have eggs. Or do just yolks if that's ok.
Monica
Elna, i am not sure how it would work for you but some people that cannot tolerate or are allergic to eggs can eat duck eggs with no problem. good luck!
Shirley
I just love, this. My weight has stalled, so I started the egg fast today.. Started the low carb, 3 weeks ago and has lost only 3 lbs. Today in total I had 6 eggs. 2 for breakfast with mayo, and 4 for dinner with mayo. Tomorrow, I am going to make the Oopsies Bread. Am I able to eat this doing my 3 day egg fast, or just wait after 3 days to start eating them? Also you can add cheese, to the 3 day egg fast?
Lisa
You can eat all that on an egg fast. The general rules are a tablespoon of fat with each egg and optional ounce of cheese. Oopsie rolls can fit into an egg fast. Just don't add extras that add more than a carb at your meal.
LB
How long can you be on the egg fast diet or can it be a regular lifestyle even once you have reached your goal weight?
Lisa
I don't think there is a limit. Some people have gone a month or more.
Laci
I made this but there it literally a pool of melted butter in the middle. I measured 12 tablespoons of butter (stick kind so one and a half sticks) and melted it then put it in as instructed. Was I supposed to melt butter then measure of 12 tbsp of melted butter?? Does that make a difference? Mine doesn't look like yours at all. It's not jiggly and a knife comes out clean so the eggs are cooked there's just a literal pool of butter on top in the middle.
Lisa
I melted and then blended the butter in. It was buttery, but didn't pool up.
JT
It happened to mine, too!
Lisa
Me too! Ran over on my oven floor. Smoky mess. Too much butter?
Lisa
Pan may have been too small, but the butter does tend to come out during baking. I'd put a pan under it or use a bigger baking pan.
Claire
Low carb sweet treats always stall my weight loss! I'm finding they're just as bad as the real thing for me!!
Can't wait to try this quiche! I'm starting my second egg fast tomorrow, followed by Induction Atkins. It worked for me last time. Fingers crossed!
Lisa
Good luck with the egg fast Claire! They always help me.
Heather
All I can think is that would be good with bacon
Lisa
It would be, if bacon were allowed on an egg fast. Maybe I'll try it when I do a fat fast.
Fran
Do you have suggestions on how to bake this in 12 silicone muffin cups?
Lisa
You can just divide it between the cups and cook at a shorter time. You'd have to watch to determine when done.
Joann
I made this recipe exactly by the instructions. Exactly. It turned out to what looks like a cup of butter just sitting in the middle of a cruseless quiche. very disappointed. Not a cheap dish.
Lisa
Oven temps can vary a bit. It sounds like it yours wasn't completely done. It should jiggle a little in middle but it should be cooked throughout.
Laci
Mine did that too 🙁 I triple checked the butter and have 12 tbsp of melted butter in there. Perhaps the tbsp have to be measured after its melted? I'm not sure if melting it affects the volume?
Jeannie Albergo
I had the same issue my middle looked like a puddle of butter. The flavor was good but I had to scoop it out. It was cooked all the way.
Lisa MarcAurele
Sometimes that happens, but it should harden after it cools.
Gayle Reinsma
Must try! Where would the recipe for the egg fast cloud bread be located?
Lisa
I use the recipe at https://lowcarbyum.com/egg-fast-cloud-bread-oopsie-rolls/
Karen
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I am watching it bake in the oven as I type 🙂 DH and I are having for dinner with salad tonight and then lunches/dinner for the next 3 days. Really looking forward to it. It smells divine.
You asked about giving up sugar for good. Well, I gave up all sugar and artificial sweeteners for Lent this year, just to see, but it coincided with starting eating LCHF so seemed pretty easy to do. Since then, I have gone "off track" twice, both times made me pretty sick and took 4 days to get back into ketosis and feel "normal". Since then, I haven't bothered and so have never made any of the low carb desserts as I, like you, don't feel they are necessary if one is listening to one's body which should be full from the main course.
I love eating this way. It really suits me and I could never eat any other way again. I am 54yrs old and, for most of my life I have struggled with eating and weight issues, being diagnosed with PCOS, T2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Binge Eating Disorder. I have also spent most of my life thinking about food 24/7. LCHF has stopped all of this. I don't think about food - I don't really CARE about food! I have reversed the diabetes, my cholesterol has gone down without meds, and I have lost a stone (14lbs) which brings the total weight loss from my heaviest to 6st 10lbs (94lbs) - most of it years of struggling on a High Carb Low Fat diet. The weight is not dropping off but I feel incredible. I have so much energy that I go walking every day. I cannot praise it enough.
Thank you again for sharing recipes that stop me from living on the same things all the time lol
Lisa
Enjoy the quiche! I've cut out sweets significantly, but still have a regular treat. I have gone several days without and really should make sweets only for occasional rewards. I only use half as much sweetener as I used to.
Karen
Thanks again Lisa. The quiche is awesome and definitely a keeper!
Congratulations on reducing your sweets and sweetener 🙂 I read some articles that show that sweetener fools your body into thinking it is sugar and so can produce similar responses within the body...hence why I stopped 🙁
Please, please, please Lisa, reward yourself with clothes, with a manicure, with a pair of earrings, a lipstick...anything but food. Through therapy I have worked so hard on this, it's such a common thing that we do 🙁 There was such a big issue there for me with this one, which enabled me to keep self-sabotaging with those food rewards <3 It is challenging to change this almost ingrained behaviour but it is well worth overcoming xx
Paula Moon
This quiche is delicious! Thank you so much for sharing!
Lisa
Glad you liked it Paula! 🙂
Stacia
How many carbs. Do you list on recipe and I missed it?
Lisa
It's at the top right of the recipe card. 1.3g per slice for 1/6 of total recipe.
Jenna
It says 8 servings @ 1.3 carb. Which is correct?
Lisa
It's 1.3g carbs per slice if you cut the quiche into 8 slices.
Christina
How many "slices" do you eat per serving?
Lisa
I eat 1/6 of the quiche per serving. It's very filling.
Bunny
Do you need to grease the pie pan at all?
Lisa
There's enough butter in this that it isn't needed. It comes right out.
Eileen Jinks
Does this recipe really use TWELVE tablespoons of butter it is that typo?
Lisa
No typo. A fat fast should consume each egg with a tablespoon of fat. It's a low carb HIGH FAT diet.
Brandy
I am interested in doing an egg fast. Can you give me some information and do's & dont's?
Lisa
You'll want to eat a minimum of six eggs a day and have about a tablespoon of fat with each egg. I usually use butter, coconut oil, or avocado oil for the fat. You can also have up to an ounce of cheese per egg. Other food and seasonings can be used, but it's best to keep them under 1 gram carb per serving. I hope to write up some more on egg fasting soon. If you want to try it, I recommend joining an egg fast Facebook group for support and ideas.