Border Quiche Low Carb

Packed with bold Southwestern-inspired flavors, this Border Quiche Low Carb recipe is a hearty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Made with a protein-rich base of eggs and heavy cream, this crustless quiche features a mouthwatering combination of crumbled breakfast sausage, vibrant bell peppers, spicy jalapeños, and a double dose of melted cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese. Aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder add a smoky kick, while a quick bake in the oven yields a golden, creamy result with no crust to weigh it down. Ready in just 50 minutes and low in carbs, this gluten-free quiche is ideal for those on a keto-friendly or low-carb diet. Serve it warm for a delicious, nutrient-packed meal that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 Eggs
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Cooked crumbled breakfast sausage
• 0.5 cup Bell peppers, diced
• 0.25 cup Green onions, sliced
• 1 Jalapeño, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp Butter or non-stick spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Grease a 9-inch pie dish or quiche pan with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, cumin, chili powder, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Evenly distribute the crumbled sausage, diced bell peppers, green onions, and chopped jalapeño over the bottom of the prepared pie dish.

Step 5

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Pepper Jack cheeses evenly over the sausage and vegetable mixture.

Step 6

Pour the egg mixture on top, ensuring it spreads evenly to cover all the ingredients.

Step 7

Place the pie dish on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center of the quiche is set and the top is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy the bold flavors of this low-carb Border Quiche!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1036.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2687.4

Total Fat 225.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 111.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1663.7mg	0%
Sodium 4752.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 6.0g
Protein 127.1g	0%

Vitamin D 301IU	0%
Calcium 1869.3mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 1410.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.8%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 4.0%