Crustless Crab Quiche

Elevate your brunch game with this elegant and easy Crustless Crab Quiche, a savory dish bursting with coastal flavors and creamy textures. Perfectly flaky lump crab meat is paired with a rich blend of Swiss and cheddar cheeses, while a custardy base of eggs, milk, and heavy cream ensures every bite is irresistibly smooth. Aromatic sautéed onion and garlic add a subtle depth, while a hint of paprika provides just the right touch of warmth. This low-carb, crustless creation is quick to prepare and bakes to golden perfection in under 40 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch, and serve this quiche warm or at room temperature for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Easy, impressive, and packed with flavor, this is a seafood lover’s dream dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 ounces lump crab meat
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or quiche pan.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Fold in the cooked onion and garlic mixture, lump crab meat, shredded Swiss cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish, smoothing out the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the quiche is set in the center and lightly golden on top.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow the quiche to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Step 9

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1300.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2614.4

Total Fat 207.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 117.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1436.4mg	0%
Sodium 3462.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.6g
Protein 135.8g	0%

Vitamin D 291.4IU	0%
Calcium 2428.9mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 1759.4mg	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: 71.7%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 7.4%