This easy low carb keto crustless spinach bacon quiche adapted from the original Atkins quiche recipe is great for those following the Atkins Induction phase (phase 1).
[Enjoy new photos of this easy crustless spinach quiche recipe with bacon.]
I've been making this low carb crustless quiche for several years now. It's based on the original Dr. Atkin's Spinach Quiche, except that I've changed the recipe per my tastes. And as far as quiches go, this is one of my favorites.
This is a super easy quiche recipe because it is crustless. Omitting the pastry saves loads of time and carbs. And since the recipe uses frozen spinach instead of fresh, there's no need to wilt the spinach before using - just thaw, squeeze and go!
What I like about this low carb spinach bacon quiche it is that it's not custardy. It's substantial in texture and makes the perfect breakfast for Atkin's Induction phase 1. If you prefer that perfect custard quiche texture check out my crustless mushroom quiche or the delicious low carb ham arugula quiche.
Looking at a day of 20 net carbs can be a little intimidating, but having a set carb count in the morning, can help you plan the day better. Don't enjoy eating the same thing for breakfast everyday? That's okay, change it up and have it for lunch instead of a salad. It's a great tasting and filling meal.
At 4 net carbs per serving, this quiche packs a healthy wallop of 20 grams of protein to help fuel your morning, and plenty of fat to satisfy even the most strict keto diets.
I commonly divide my own quiche into 9 servings and one piece is still enough to keep me going until lunch. Eat this all week and you'll be ready for a pancake treat come Sunday! Or for better portion control and better portability the Spinach Feta Quiche Muffins are AWESOME! Try the Low Carb Pancakes.
This Crustless Spinach Bacon Quiche Recipe is 4 net carbs per serving.
Crustless Spinach Bacon Quiche
Ingredients
- ⅓ pound bacon, cooked and chopped, (150 g)
- 16 ounce bag frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, (453.5 g)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 ounces onion, thinly sliced or minced, (about ¼ of a medium onion) (56.5 g)
- ¾ cup heavy cream (177.4 ml)
- 8 ounces Swiss or cheddar cheese, grated (226.7 g)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crisp and chop. I do a whole pound in the oven and only use ⅓ for the recipe.
- Grease a pie plate or 8x8 glass dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Thaw the spinach and squeeze dry. Slice the onion very thinly into half rounds or mince. Grate the cheese.
- Put all of the ingredients into a large bowl and mix with a hand mixer until totally combined. Pour into the prepared pan and spread with a rubber spatula. Place into the middle of the oven and cook for 40 minutes.
- Serve warm. Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
- Serves 6 at 4 net carbs per person.
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Diane Belanger
I have cooked quiche over the years and more recently the crustless quiche. A few ingredients that I have added are chopped olives, mushrooms, sour cream and a little mayonnaise, besides the bacn, etc.. I get a lot of positive feedback...it is really yummy. The chopped olives give it a nice zing!
Sylviane
I forgot to mention that I used fresh spinach (1 cup) and omitted the salt (IMO additional salt is not needed with the bacon and cheese)
Sylviane
Very good. I added a few small pieces of ham but other than that made it as per the recipe. We had it for OMAD dinner with a big green salad. Husband had two servings and I had one and a half. I’ll make this again.
Sharon
I have made the crustless zucchini quiche several times and can't get enough of it. I'm gonna try the spinach bacon quiche soon. Thank you for the recipes
Kathy
We had a "quiche" brunch this morning that included this and Kim's fabulous mushroom quiche. I pre-prepped this the night before by preparing my bacon, grating my cheese, and thawing and pressing out the moisture from my spinach for faster preparation this morning. There was more moisture in my spinach that needed to be pressed out. Otherwise, it all came together fairly quickly this morning. I opted to go with cheddar cheese for this dish. This quiche is very hearty! It was super delicious and a favorite with my family.
Patti
The suggestion to eat the same for breakfast and lunch for the week is brilliant. Making the crustless quiche now and it smells delicious. I had a little broccoli that had to be used up so decreased spinach and added that. Now on to lunch for the week!
Kim Hardesty
I'm glad the suggestion works for you. I love quiche in the morning and have several recipes on the blog to change things up. And, as far as favorites, I like them all! Lol. Enjoy your quiche. -Kim
Jackie
I made this quiche and my result was flat. Did you intentionally leave out the baking powder? I checked the internet for quiche recipes and all called for baking powder.
Kim Hardesty
Hi Jackie. I'm honestly surprised you found quiche recipes with baking powder. Quiche is an egg custard with a creamy texture, not a cake-like confection that requires baking powder for an airy-rise. Having said that, this recipe is very dense since it is mostly spinach and cheese. I have many creamy-textured keto quiche recipes on the blog that you may prefer over this recipe. Non of the other quiche recipes I share, there are 10 in all, include baking powder as an ingredient. Could the baking powder in the recipe have been for the crust and not the custard? Have a nice weekend. -Kim
Vicku
O! M! G! soooo yummy and very easy to make. I’ll be putting this on regular rotation in my house. Thanks so much. I love your recipes. I’m new to Keto and your recipes are quick, easy and very tasty.
Rochelle
Two questions .... if making from frozen any idea on reheat time?
Also if making it in muffin tin bake time? For those that maybe would like to meal prep ahead of time? I made this for me and my mom today I used sharp cheddar and fresh spinach and it was amazing! Love your recipe ! Will be trying it with various cheeses and mushrooms next !
Kim Hardesty
I'm glad you like the recipe, Rochelle. You might want to try these spinach feta quiche muffins which are individual servings of quiche and very tasty. -Kim
Michelle
I can't believe a recipe so simple could be so delicious! We make a lot of crustless quiches as we are keto, and this was by far the best. I used fresh spinach which I wilted in the bacon drippings, and sharp NY white cheddar. It puffed up so lovely and was absolutely delicious! No one missed the crust. This is going to be my go-to recipe from now on!
Kris
Thank you so much Kim! This is a delicious crust less quiche! I added 1/2 pint of mushrooms and 1 cup of leftover garlic roasted seasoned cauliflower to get rid of things I needed to use up. I had 4 strips of uncured bacon, 2 cups of onion and fontine cheese with the last of my plastic container( asiago romano, parmesan) 1/4c of salad cheese and cooked for 60 minutes at 350 degrees. Which throws all the nutrition facts out the window😂
Crystal
Just wanted to let you know that my family has loved eating this quiche for over a year now. It's a weekly favorite. Thank you for sharing it so we can enjoy it!
Kim Hardesty
My pleasure, Crystal! -Kim
MrsJones
Love this recipe. I used Just Egg instead of regular eggs. I have an egg allergy. This quiche is so filling. I've been able to make it past lunch without snacking in between.
Farzana
I don't eat bacon...next best substitute?
Kim Hardesty
Hi Franza. Turkey bacon or just skip it. If you are vegetarian, I have a spinach vegetable quiche recipe on the site. -Kim
Sandra Acquah
It’s the best quiche I’ve ever made. Didn’t have zest or nutmeg. Added grated ginger and garlic with a touch of cinnamon. It was delicious and hubby also attested to it!! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Sandra Acquah
And I combines Swiss and cheddar for the cheese!!
JR WEST
EGGcellent recipe !!! Thanks for including the macros and the adjustment in portion size !!
Amy
I made this before and loved it. I’m making for a baby shower soon.Do you think I could prep the night before and bake the next morning or probably not? Anyone ever tried it?
Kim Hardesty
I think you could do that Amy. Actually, I would mix the ingredients up in a bowl and refrigerate. Then, I would mix one more time before putting it in the pie plate to cook. Cold from the fridge, it may take a little longer to cook. -Kim
Tiffany
I just did exactly this yesterday to have it ready by 7am today- cooked the bacon, and refrigerated it on a towel to keep it crispy, chopped up the onion, and mixed all the other ingredients, except the spinach. Spinach was frozen, I let it defrost overnight.
The next morning, preheated the oven, squeezed dry the spinach, tossed it in with the bacon into the other ingredients, poured them into pans and then into the preheated oven, and it came out beautifully. I baked it an extra 5 minutes or so, but also because I doubled the recipe (had 2 pans in the oven).
Delicious!!!
Liz
Soooo good. And easy! I don’t miss the quiche crust. This recipe is a keeper.
Sharon
I’m just starting my Keto diet to lose weight for a new hip. This quiche is absolutely delicious!!! This was my first quiche , so I was super excited when it turned out so well! It rehears well,also.
Kim
Served this quiche for brunch this morning to friends from out of town. I followed the recipe exactly but omitted the nutmeg (not a fan).
It was a huge hit with rave reviews all around. My husband's comment was that he "wouldn't change anything". High praise indeed!! This recipe is most definitely a keeper.
Thank you for sharing!
Nancy Kim
This was delicious even though I screwed up not once, not twice, but three times. My husband was in the kitchen working on repairing something. My dog was pestering me to be fed. I was very distracted. At first I scrambled the eggs and wasn’t sure if I added 5 or 6 eggs. Rummaging around in the garbage counting shells and still couldn’t tell. Added another one to be on the safe side. Put it in the oven and realized that I forgot salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cream! Took it out of pie pan and back in the bowl with added ingredients. Finally went in pie pan and relaxed for 40 minutes. Came out wonderful. Used a combination of Swiss, colby and cheddar because I didn’t have 8oz of any one cheese. Thanks for this recipe
Kim Hardesty
I am so happy to hear it is an accommodating recipe, Nancy! Lol. -Kim
Denise
I made this quiche with vegetarian frankfurters (low carb) which I chopped up and fried first. The quiche was absolutely delicious - easy to prepare and packed full of spinach. Even my non-keto family members loved it!
Kim Hardesty
I love how you made this recipe your own! I bet the frankfurters added a nice smokiness to the quiche. Thanks for taking the time to share what you did and to rate the recipe. Have a great week. -Kim
Jasmine
Is it possible to substitute the heavy cream for almond milk? I'm doing dairy-free keto
Kim Hardesty
You can try, Jasmine. -Kim
Ranna
Can u use fresh spinach
Kim Hardesty
You can, Ranna. Use a pound of spinach, wilt it in a saute pan, then squeeze it dry. You can use less spinach if you must - about 10 ounces. -Kim
Luwanna Delaney
I tried the low carb keto recipe with bacon & Spinach. You got a 10 rating on your recipe from my husband. Luwanna Delaney
Kim Hardesty
Thank you, Luwanna. I hope you and your husband are doing alright at this weird time in the world. Be well. -Kim
Melissa
This was very delicious. Great for high protein diet, I added some mushrooms which was delicious. Had it for dinner and then had left overs for breakfast.
Morgan
This recipe is SO GOOD!! I jazzed it up a lil by adding two additional eggs and more spinach but other than that, left everything else the same. WOW! This one is a keeper! Will def be making this again. Thank you so much for the recipe!
Mary Reyes
This is delicious. I just made it. Very easy to prepare. The house smelled wonderful and every body was ready for a late brunch. The quiche is gone. I will prepare another in the near future and I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for sharing!!!!!
Karen Duarte
Delish! Made it with the cheese on hand and milk and it was yummy! Love the nutmeg and lemon zest!
Belinda Lenhard
Delish and easy! I used canned coconut milk (Natural Grocers brand has mild coconut taste-scraped off cream and mixed w/ enough coconut water in can to equal 3/4 cup), Columbus turkey bacon, and wilted a few big handfuls of spring mix salad in a pan in place of frozen spinach. Turned out great! I should've pressed out some of the EVOO I used to wilt the greens (quiche had a little liquid left behind) but even so flavor and overall product was a keeper! Can't wait to eat cold leftovers! Thanks for sharing!
Janyce
Awesome quiche. Quick, simple. I love that is keto/carb friendly.
Wendy White
I can wait to use these recipes.
Janyce
Loved it!! I will definitely make it again!!
Janye
Hi Kim,
This was my first quiche. Amazing!! Was tired of cooking breakfast before work, which by coincidence was bacon, eggs and spinach. This was the perfect solution.
I used fresh spinach. made my own heavy cream since I had none at the time. Google is great.
Everybody loves this I would imagine you could add any ingredients. Thank you so much!!
Kim Hardesty
I'm glad you like it, Janyce. I will have to google how to make my own heavy cream now! Lol. -Kim
Christian
Kim! I absolutely LOVED this recipe! First time around I used bacon and second time around I substituted the bacon with a local brand that makes amazing Keto approved chorizo and let me just say, it turned out amazing!
Kim Hardesty
What a great idea, Christian. The kids ate the bacon I cooked for this quiche, but I have some chorizo! I will try it. -Kim
NICHOLE
Absolutely delicious!!!
Kathy
Made this for dinner tonight super easy and taste amazing! We are leaving tomorrow morning flying out of town saving two pieces to reheat before we leave for the airport for a quick breakfast. Plan to freeze the individual pieces for my husband to take to work for breakfast. I make quiche a lot and this one is great!
A very satisfying low carb dish!
Lin jellet
Great recipe, really great, if you are not a salt person, omit all the salt as the cheese and bacon add enough salt...definitely a cook again recipe, thank you
Beverly H
Just fantastic! I used pre-diced onions, and crisped up pre-cooked bacon (Kirkland) in the microwave to simplify prep. I baked in an 8” square glass baking dish which required about 10 extra minutes baking before a knife in the center came out clean. I cut mine into 9 pieces (easier with a square), and, honestly a 2/3 serving is quite filling. I’ll be making this again and again. Just signed up to receive recipes from this site. Thanks for a new “go to”!
Sarah D
Great recipe! We added mushrooms and feta cheese. My husband asked me to make it twice in one week.
Julie
Made this in my silicone round pan and it formed such a nice crust I don't even miss an actual crust. Easy to make with items I usually have on hand and tastes so good! I am working my way through your other quiche recipes. Great for packing for lunch and is filling! Finally put my cheesecloth to use and squeezed out a ton of water so my quiche came out very firm. Thanks for the great recipe!
Heather
I've made this like 6 times now. I love it so much. Freezes so well and warms up nicely and so much spinach is just such a great start to the day. The super low carbs is amazing too and I do not miss the crust at all.
Judy D Callaghan
Awesome!
Laura
How long does it keep in the fridge?
Kim
Hi Laura, a week. -Kim
Judy D Callaghan
Will it freeze OK?
Kim
Absolutely, Judy! -Kim
Julia
what temp/
Kim
Hi Julia. Step number 2 - it's 350 degrees F. -Kim
Kurt
Despite following the recipe exactly, the thing was a soupy mess. I measured and weighed out everything. Including the 16oz of frozen spinach, on the scale, half of the 32oz bag. This recipe produces too much, as it started to overflow on baking. I even added 15 minutes extra to cooking time. Still a big soup. I only used the 8 oz of cheese, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/3 bacon, and 6 large eggs, etc. I don't understand how the directions of this recipe for cooking times can be so far off. Yellow and watery on the bottom. I'm not even sure if the egg is fully cooked, hope it is. I strongly encourage people to post how long it took to cook to firmness, because with this recipe it would take 90 minutes, and my oven is true to temperature. The only thing I can think of that might cause it to be so soupy is moisture on the frozen spinach - I didn't wait for it to thaw because I don't have that kind of time in my life. Just threw it all together with the cooked bacon. Total soup at nearly an hour of cooking. Not even doing keto really, just wanted something healthier. If anybody has suggestions I welcome them! Honestly, LOL. The taste is there, but I'm tempted to just toss the rest, probably will. :(
Kim
Hi Kurt. The reason you had a problem with the recipe is because you didn't follow the directions. It's very important to thaw and squeeze out as much liquid from the spinach as possible. You wouldn't believe how much liquid comes out. I have no doubt that your quiche "was a soupy mess". If you have trouble finding time to thaw the spinach, I suggest putting it in a bowl in the refrigerator overnight or putting it in a bowl and microwaving at 50% power for about 5 minutes. This will cut down on thawing time, you can make the quiche faster, follow the directions of the recipe, and be happier with the result. Thanks for you comment and have a great day. -Kim
Judy D Callaghan
I used fresh spinach onion and mushrooms and first cooked them down to remove the liquid then I added the spinach and cooked it down then I put the cooked mushrooms, onion and spinach in a metal strainer and pressed the liquid out. I also chopped it up then I put it in the mixing bowl with the 6.eggs and cream and the rest of the ingredients. Turned out great. I did bake it longer till knife came out clean. I like the no crust.
Anna
"despite following this recipe exactly" except you didn't follow it exactly, did you?
Lin jellet
Oh dear, mine was a perfect consistency...I don't think the recipe was the problem...try again...
Christine
I used half Swiss and half cheddar. This is my second time making it. So good.
Kristen
Thanks so much for this recipe! This quiche was wonderful! I was getting tired of eggs all the time, and this was just what I needed. I used 1/2 cheddar and 1/2 swiss. SO yummy! Can't wait to eat the leftovers!
Talya
Just to report back I made this and switched the bacon with Quorn ham and it was so yummy - I have been having it for lunch every day this week...thank you!
Kim
Hi Talya, I haven't tried Quorn yet, but love that it is soy free! Thanks for letting me know. -Kim
Talya
Just making this and it’s in the oven now - can’t wait to see how it turns out thank you!
Kells
Hi, can you make this ahead of time and freeze it? Thanks
Kim
Absolutely! I make two at a time and freeze one for later. Enjoy. -Kim
Karen
Hi I don’t tolerate cream very well. Can I use almond milk?
Thanks
Kim
Sure, Karen. The texture will be a little thinner, but the cheese and spinach will help bind and keep it thick. Enjoy. -Kim
Karen
Thanks Kim. I made this yesterday. Used almond milk and a couple of tablespoons of sour cream. Also added grated zucchini as these are in season here in New Zealand at the moment and we have heaps in the garden.
Turned out awesome, great flavour.
Nancy | Gadgetspicker
Tried making it for the first time couple of days ago. The Quiche turned out great. Loved it! Thanks for a great share.
Bunny Barrick
Kim, I’ve been on a Keto diet for two weeks now. Was getting really tired of just Bacon & Eggs for Breakfast. I love Spinach & Swiss Cheese Omelets, but they a a lot of work to make every day. Your Quiche was the solution to my dilemma. I can make it Monday morning & just reheat a piece. My Husband Loves it too. Makes workday mornings a lot easier. Thanks
Kim
I am so glad this solved the "tired of eggs" problem, Bunny! This is my favorite quiche, although the spinach quiche muffins are a very close second! Lol. Thanks for coming back to let me know that both of you enjoy the recipe. Have a wonderful week. -Kim
Debdeb
This is the best quiche you will ever have! It Rocks! Serving for a brunch tomorrow. Thanks for your recipe
Joe
This recipe was amazing. We didn't have bacon so i used some breakfast sausage. Followed one of the tips to add some sour cream and it turned out great. Can't wait to try it with bacon. My wife and I ate the whole dish by ourselves by accident for lunch. It's so light yet fulfilling. Thanks!!!
Kim
I'm so happy you and your wife enjoyed the recipe, Joe! Thanks for taking the time to let me know. -Kim
Glow
Excellent!
I changed just a few things for my taste. 10 oz of spinach, thick cut pepper bacon and mushrooms on half. It truly is THE BEST QUICHE I’ve had.
Thanks!
Kim
I love your alterations, Glow. I'm happy you like the recipe. Enjoy your week! -Kim
Jack | BBQRecipez
One of my favorite recipes to sneak some veggies into my family’s food!
Kim
Thanks, Jack! -Kim
Faith
This quiche is absolutely gorgeous! I love the bumped up nutrition from the added spinach. I need to give this one a try, perfect breakfast for dinner meal!
Kim
Thank you, Faith! -Kim
Linda
Hi Kim! I just wanted to leave a comment about the spinach bacon quiche. This is one of the best quiches I’ve ever had! Easy to make. It’s the second time That whole making this. I am on the keto in this fits perfectly with my program. Thank you so much for this recipe and I can’t wait to try the others. The only thing I do different with this recipe is I add mushrooms. Just fabulous.
Kim
Thank you so much, Linda. I love the idea of adding mushrooms. I bet it's amazing. I hope you have a wonderful week!- Kim
Niki
I used this recipe but changed the ingredients for my keto "Meat Free Monday," and I'm so in love with it! I admit I hate when people review something after they changed things around,but I'm going to because I want others to see it's super easy and comes out great even if you aren't vigilant.
First, I only had a bunch of fresh spinach so I used that. I stir fried it real quick, then decided I also wanted to put mushrooms and, hey, why not even throw in my red pepper scraps. I browned those up too in a pan. Dumped all the stuff in a big bowl and realized I needed another egg and a splash of cream. I figured that would screw up the bake time so I just kept going until the middle was done, and ....
Holy moly it's delicious. I sampled a bite and then ate two more slices standing there in the kitchen. I'm going to make another one with whatever's left over in the fridge and I'm totally okay eating this quiche and ONLY this quiche the next few days. GREAT recipe! Thanks so much!
Kim
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your recipe, Niki! I also have a vegetarian quiche on the site which is very much like your recipe. That is so funny! Have a great day and thanks again! -Kim
Heather Kerley
Can I use fresh spinach instead of frozen?
Kim
Yes, Heather. Just use a pound of spinach, chop it, wilt it in a frying pan, cool, then squeeze out any liquid. I use my hands. -Kim
Dena
I always use when it asks for heavy cream because most heavy cream contains carrageenan. Would have a suggestion for heavy creams or even their substitutes that's just heavy cream without any GMOs or preservatives. For those who don't know, look up studies based on the ingredient "carrageenan."
I hope this makes sense, and thank you!
Kim
Hi Dena. Is the rating for the taste of the recipe or because many heavy creams contain carrageenan? I have just been investigating carrageenan and its supposed negative effects and will continue to read about it. -Kim
Brenda
Can the quiche be frozen to be cooked at a later date?
Kim
I've never tried that Brenda, although I've frozen cooked quiches to great success. -Kim
Amy
This is outstanding! So flavorful and yummy. I've made this multiple times and it's always a huge hit with everyone! I usually make one for the week. It's a healthy re-heat for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I like sending my kiddos off to school with a hearty breakfast and with veggies is a plus. My teenager is especially happy when I announce what's in the oven! Thank you!!!
Jennifer
Thank you so much for these awesome recipes. I have never (not ever) cooked until I started my LC/HF "diet" and your recipes are simple enough for a newb and super tasty.
Kim
I'm so glad you find the recipes helpful, Jennifer! -Kim
Melissa
Hi Kim,
Do you have to grate the cheese, or does shredded cheese also work? I'm really looking forward to trying the recipe!
Kim
Hi Melissa. You can use pre-shredded. I've used shredded cheddar and even mixtures of what I've had in the fridge. Enjoy the recipe. -Kim
Anne-Claude
Hi Kim,
Thank you for this wonderful recipe (as well as for the others, by the way). I've made this quiche a lot of times and it's delicious and very filling.
I particularly enjoy your recipes because you indicate quantities in metric measures as well. I am a European and for me struggling with conversion from the imperial system is often quite time consuming.
This said, I'd like to point out that the metric weight of bacon in this recipe seems funny to me - 226 grams probably corresponds to 1/2 pound instead of 1/3.
But it's really no biggie, I'm only mentioning it for precision's sake.
Many thanks again for all your hard work!
Anne from France
Kim
I'm glad you like the recipe, Anne. Unfortunately, I stopped including the metric conversions in the recipes because when I changed recipe cards, all of my recipes were interpreted incorrectly and I had to fix them all by hand! Oops! However, I have a metric chart for baking ingredients in the site menu and try to include ounces when I can. Let me know if you ever need a conversion. Thank you for the correction. I have made the change. Enjoy your weekend. -Kim
Rhonda Calloway
Can you use the same amount of fresh, chopped spinach as you would for the frozen kind? Do you change any of the ingredients if using fresh spinach (i.e. 7 eggs, more heavy cream, etc).
Amy
This was outstanding! I'm making another one in the morning.....
Diego Po
I left out the cream and substituted soft tofu for the Swiss cheese, and cut the total calories in half (about 1000 total), AND the texture was still firm and the taste was hearty and savory. I also made the original recipe and it was DELICIOUS!!!
Kim
Yes, Diego! Silken tofu makes a great quiche and does lower the fat and calorie content. Thanks for sharing your tip! -Kim
patti
did you use heavy whipping cream or half and half?
Kim
I used heavy cream, Patti. -Kim
Susan
I made the quiche this morning and it was out of this world fantastic!! I used fresh spinach instead of frozen and just ground it up in a food processor, but all else the same. Love, love, love!!
Karen Pogue
In the blog body you say 30 grams of protein, in the nutrition info it says 20 grams.
Can you advise which is correct?
Kim
Hi Karen. The 30 grams in the body of the post was a typo! I am so sorry! I have just changed my nutritional calculator from the MasterCook Cookbook program to Fatsecret[dot]com. I entered the ingredients into Fatsecret and changed the serving size from 8 servings to 6. I updated the nutritional information. -Kim
Angelica
My husband said this is the best egg recipe I have made so far!! I did not use bacon (forgot to defrost it and was in a rush) but I will be making it again this week with bacon for sure. I swapped out the cheese in the recipe for feta just because it's what I had in my fridge and I added mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes to get more veggies in. Soooooooo yummy, and it tastes good cold or hot so it's perfect for meal prepping!!!!
Kim
Great, Angelica! I love how you made this your own. If you are looking for a spinach quiche recipe with feta cheese, I have one that is OUTSTANDING. It makes quiche muffins. Just type "quiche" into the search function and you will find it. Thanks for sharing your your changes and that your husband enjoyed your recipe. It feels so good to get that praise from our loved ones. Way to go! -Kim
Ellen
Perfect as is. Eating it tonight. Yum!
Ellen
Do you think I could make this the night before and put it in the oven in the morning?
Carrie-Anne
Made this for the first time yesterday; going to have to make another this weekend. The ingredients and weights were perfect! The only thing I changed was to use fresh spinach instead of frozen as I had a whole bunch to use. I steamed and squeezed the juice out before adding it to the rest of the ingredients. To be honest...I had a slice for tea last night, breakfast this morning and lunch today! Not feeling hungry for tea but I'm looking forward to breakfast tomorrow. Thank you so very much!
Kim
I'm so glad you are happy with the recipe, Carrie-Anne. Enjoy! -Kim
Lori Splavec
Yum! Thank you for the recipe, it is perfect as written.
Rodney
Made it with a few changes, im not on a low carb diet but this sounded tasty. Used a mix of chorizo and bacon, added some mushrooms, used a mix of low fat cream and sour cream (had both in fridge) a whole onion, 2 cloves garlic and used low fat chedder cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Couldn't imagin eatting this as directed without the extras. Had some sweet chilli sauce on the side to dip for some kick
Kim
Thank you for sharing your recipe Rodney. Is the rating on trying the recipe as written or on the recipe you created? Lol. -Kim
Carol
I added sour cream too and damn this was good!! I put the Chirizo on top mid way through cooking, next time I'll mix it in.
Tammi
Just made this for the first time today for a brunch party I am attending tomorrow. It looks GREAT! Doing my best to resist tucking in tonight! :D
Kim
Lol. I hope everyone enjoy's it, Tammi. -Kim
Morgan
How many grams is one serving in this recipe? I know it serves 8, however I just wanted to see if there was a solid number. Thanks!
Kim
Hi Morgan. I'm sorry, but I don't have an answer for you. Although I weigh my ingredients going into a recipe, I don't weight them as I serve. As I, you would have to make the recipe and then weigh to see what the number is. Have a wonderful weekend. -Kim
Elizabeth
Kim,
I noticed that you said, "At 2 net carbs per serving, this quiche packs a healthy wallop of 30 grams of protein . . .", but both my cronometer calculation and your own food label say 20 g per serving, but 30 g of fat. Was that an oversight?
Elizabeth
Kim
Hi Elizabeth. I'm just a little confused. I see that you mention net carbs, then protein then fat. I use a cookbook program called Mastercook to calculate the nutritional information and to store my recipes. I add each ingredient by weight for the most accurate counts. I also sometimes use Fatsecret.com making sure to enter the ingredients carefully in order to get the most accurate nutritional information.
The recipe yields per serving: 4g total carbs minus 2g fiber for a net carb count of 2grams. There is a heft amount of protein from the bacon, cheese and eggs. There is also a large amount of fat from the cheese, eggs and bacon. I'm not sure what your question is. Will you clarify? I'd love to help if I can. Enjoy your Sunday. -Kim
Wendy
The serving size is 1 g?
Please assist. LOL ~ it cannot be so!
Kim
No Wendy, my recipe card program and "1 slice" on my old program became "1 gram" on this one. Thanks for catching that. The recipe serves 6 or 8 (I actually can't see the recipe from where I'm replying). The nutritional info is per serving stated in the recipe. Thanks for letting me know I missed changing this transition error. Lol. 1 gram would be a ridiculous portion. Lol. Thanks again! -Kim
Joanne McCullough
Hi. Sounds delicious! I'm on the hunt for low carb lunches that can be packed and eaten cold. Have you tried this cold?
Kim
Quiche is often served at room temperature, so that would be preferable than cold, Joanne. I'm not really a cold eggs kind of girl (except for hard boiled eggs) so I wouldn't eat it cold, but I have seen my husband eat this cold before. How's that for a non-committal answer? Lol. I love the recipe. In fact, I just finished a piece! Have a wonderful weekend. -Kim
D. Smith
Crustless quiche = frittata.. Been a basic recipe for decades. Why not just label it as a frittata?
Missy
Because a frittata still has a starch base, usually potatoes, and a different cooking technique, ie, in a skillet started on a stove and finished in an oven. This recipe is quiche without a crust, savory custard binding ingredients and cooked entirely in the oven.
Maria Dewaik
This recipe looks great. But since I am cooking for one, can I freeze the remainder for another meal?
Kim
Maria, this recipe freezes great! I often make two and freeze the other for the next week. It thaws beautifully in the fridge and reheats nicely in the microwave. -Kim
sheila kelley
Can't have Heavy cream or milk products . What can I use for the heavy cream? I'm going to feta for the cheese.
Kim
Can you use a dairy free creamer? They tend to have more sugar. You could also use cashew milk and more eggs. - Kim
Véro
I've made this quiche 3 times already and it was delicious every time.
I only swapped the bacon for cooked ham (jambon cuit) because it's more readily available here in France.
The metric measurements are good/right, thank you for including them !
Merci :)
Kim
Fantastic. I'm glad you like the recipe. I often swap ham for the bacon if that is what I have. I like to crisp it up in the pan first, but sometimes I don't. Thank you for letting me know that the metric conversion was correct. I am always worried when I include them. Have a wonderful day. -Kim
Crystal
Hi. I can't wait to make this! Do you think I can make it a day or two before serving? I want to make it for a girl's beach weekend, and our "Fancy Brunch", will be a day or two after we get there . Or can I prepare part of it and cook there? Thank you ?
Kim
Hi Crystal. You can make it a few days before. If you make it the day of, give it some time to cool before serving. Have fun with your friends. -Kim
Shelli
Dear Maven,
This quiche has been a staple for me since I started this way of eating. Once I left out the cream by accident and voila! it was still delicious and even lower in carbs!
Kim
I love this quiche Shelli. I'm glad it still turned out without the cream - hooray for cheese! Thanks for letting me know. Have a great week. -Kim
JoAnn
Your recipe for Spinach, Bacon, Onion Quiche has become a go-to favorite! Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes and tips.
Kim
Thank you, JoAnn, for taking the time to leave this nice comment. I'm glad you like the quiche - it's my favorite. Have a wonderful weekend. -Kim
Katie
Thanks so much for this recipe! I recently started the ketogenic diet, and my husband is finding it difficult to adjust to a low carb lifestyle. We tried this recipe for the first time tonight, and we absolutely loved it! The only thing we did differently was, we cut the spinach down to 12 ounces and added 4 ounces of mushrooms. It was wonderful!
Kim
Katie, I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe. I had a hard time adjusting to a ketogenic diet at first, too. I could cook low cal/ low fat with my eyes closed. There was a definite learning curve in the beginning. Your tweak on the recipe sounds great. You would probably enjoy the Spinach Feta Muffin Quiches, too. I think they are my new fave. Thank you for taking the time to comment and let me know how you liked the recipe. Have a great weekend. -Kim
Susan
Haven't tried yet but plan to! Thanks :)
Kim
I think you'll like this Susan. It's one of my favorites. If you do, then you have to try the quiche muffins, too. Have a great week. -Kim
Linda
I made this quiche three days ago and me and my girlfriend have been eating it non stop! It is sooo good!
A change I made is that I used Feta cheese instead of cheddar, and that worked out just fine :D
Kim
Great! I'm glad you guys are enjoying it, Linda. And, yes, feta cheese is AWESOME in this recipe. Thanks for the comment and for sharing your tweak. Have a nice week! -Kim
Debbie
Really good, especially with gruyere cheese. It was a great savory, grain-free contribution at a potluck. Made it the day before. Thanks for posting.
Kim
Debbie, I'm glad you enjoyed the quiche. This is one of my favorites. It's my absolute pleasure to share recipes, you are welcome. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Enjoy your week! -Kim
Cassandra
This is hubbys favorite quiche! And an often requested recipe in general.. and super easy to make! Just so you know, I follow this recipe exactly besides omitting the bacon and I use fresh spinach. I still use 16 oz and it's perfect and very yummy!
Kim
I'm glad you guys are enjoying the recipe, Cassandra. I'm glad to hear that the fresh spinach works just fine in the recipe. Thanks for leaving me such a nice comment. Have a great day. -Kim
CRYSTAL BEAVER
Very nice will try it.
Kim
Good. I hope you like it Crystal! -Kim
Walena MacLaren
I like your recipes. Would like to receive them.
Kim
I'm glad you like the recipes, Walena. You can sign up for the newsletter. You can do so at the top of the website. Don't forget to check your spam filter for the confirmation email. Have a great week! -Kim
Marieta
Sounds good. Must be tested.:)
Kim
Thanks, Marieta. It must! ;) Also look at the Spinach Feta Quiche Muffins. I may like them even more! Have a great day! -Kim
Jeanette Sainsbury
Do you think this would work without the cheese for a dairy free version? I'm sure I could substitute coconut cream for the regular cream but not sure how it would go without the cheese.
Kim
Hi Jeanette. You could add more eggs like a frittata - it won't be the same, but would taste good. What about vegan cheese? Let me know if I need to provide more ideas. Have a nice night! -Kim
Donna
Maybe you could substitute goats cheese?
Kim
Maybe, Donna. Thanks for the idea. Have a great week! -Kim
Phyllis Roehm
This sounds absolutely wonderful. Thanks for telling us in your recipes which stage of Atkins is appropriate for the recipe
Kim
Thank you, Phyllis. I guess I should do that more often with my recipes if it helps. Thank you for your comment! -Kim
Beverly
This is a question. I can't wait to make this....I love, love, love spinach. But I am such a spinach lover, I buy fresh spinach and take the stems off because I find them "stringy" and sometimes "coarse" or "chewy" when cooked. If I substitute fresh spinach (with stems removed), do you have any thoughts on how much I should use? I'm just not a fan of the quality I'm getting in frozen spinach and don't mind the extra effort to use fresh....just not sure of a substitution rate. I guess trial and error would lead me to an amount over time. Thanks for any input!!
Kim
Hi Beverly. You have stumped me but I'll try to think this through. I have no concept of food packaging but am going to assume that the spinach is chopped and then stuffed into the packaging I'm familiar to seeing in the store and then frozen. That would require the packaging plant to put 10 or 16 ounces in the bag since it is sold by weight. ---OR--- The other way I can see it happening is freezing the spinach before bagging it. In that case I would think that the frozen spinach would still retain much of its water weight.... I'm going to say to start with 1 pound of stemmed fresh spinach and see if it looks similar to the picture. But more importantly, is how it tastes to you. Please let me know how much you used and how it went. Have a nice day. -Kim
Nina
If you are following a weight management program that calls for lower fat options, such as Weight Watchers, this is a great recipe with 3 easy modifications, replace the bacon with either Canadian or Turkey bacon, the cream with fat free cottage cheese and the shredded cheese with either 2% Milk fat Cheddar or use 1 ounce of grated Parmesan cheese.
Kim
Thanks for sharing your substitutions, Nina, I'm sure it will help many who are looking for lower fat and calorie dishes. Have a great day. -Kim
Christine
You would recommend cottage cheese versus milk or half and half for a substitution for the heavy cream? Does that change the texture much?
Jennifer
Can chopped fresh spinach be used in lieu of frozen or does that change the flavor? I realize that increases prep time too. I've never made a quiche but hope to try this recipe. Thanks!
Kim
I'm sure you could use chopped fresh spinach, cooked and squeezed dry. That would be a lot of spinach! :) Let me know how it works with the fresh spinach. Have a great week. -Kim
Debi
I am trying to pin this recipe and Pinterest is blocking it. :(
Kim
I'm sorry Debi. After changing the name, Pinterest blocked my site as spam. I am working hard to have them lift the ban on pinning. You should, however be able to print the recipe. Thank you for being patient. Have a nice week! -Kim
siobhan
Yes you can. I do it all the time. I don't cook it. I just add chopped fresh spinach, but not as much as the recipe requires.
rosy williams
What is the measurement for ounch and pound please.
Kim
Hello, Rosy. I did my best to convert to metric. Let me know if anything seems wonky. Just so you know, when Americans say bacon, we mean streaky bacon. Thanks for your question. -Kim
diane
Made this tonight!! Love it!!!
Kim
Diane, it's one of my favorites. I'm glad you love it! Thanks for commenting! -Kim
Kim
This is a test.
Kim
worked.