Ham and Cheese Quiche is a crustless Quiche Recipe made easy in the Instant Pot. We love this easy quiche recipe on weekend mornings because it’s so simple and quick to throw together and it’s just so good!
Crustless Quiche Recipe
Serves 6 | Ready in 30 mins | Perfect for Breakfast | 6 Qt Instant Pot
Egg Bake Casserole is a Crustless Quiche Recipe made easily in the Instant Pot.
Breakfast Quiche with Ham and Cheese is really good and packed full of flavors.
It’s an easy recipe to whip up on a weekend morning breakfast and enjoy. If you are a quiche lover, make sure to try this Instant Pot recipe.
Let’s get specific for a moment.
What is Quiche?
Quiche is an egg bake recipe typically in a pie crust.
There are a variety of add-ins from sweet to savory but regardless, it’s just delicious.
Ham and Cheese Quiche is a traditional favorite for sure, but if you like a little sweet with a little salty, then make sure to check out this Christmas Quiche with cranberries and sausage.
It’s among my favorites all year long.
Quiche is one of those recipes that seems like it might be difficult when really it’s very simple.
For this recipe you whisk eggs and throw in the remaining ingredients.
Then just bake away in the Instant Pot. You can also bake this in an oven as well and it turns out pretty much the same. Delicious!
Tips for Perfecting the Perfect Quiche:
There are so many factors that go into making quiche. One reason why people think making quiche is difficult.
It's important to bake quiche low and slow. Baking quiche slowly creates a beautiful texture and doesn't scramble the eggs.
Cheese is also very important in a quiche. A Soft cheese will create a nice texture when melted that runs throughout your quiche recipe.
Why is my Quiche Watery?
Watery Quiche happens for a number of reasons. When a temperature is too hot for too long the milk and cheese can separate producing a clear watery substance.
It’s easily blotted off with a paper towel if it’s a problem.
What to serve with a Crustless Quiche Recipe?
We choose to serve crustless quiche with some fresh fruit. Many choose to eat a crustless quiche for a low carb option so choosing some healthy fruits will add to this protein breakfast.
Is Crustless Quiche Recipe Gluten Free?
Yes, it can be. Many Quiche recipes call for natural ingredients. Make sure you are using products that are gluten free and this recipe will easily be a favorite for your allergy needs.
What is Crustless Quiche?
Crustless Quiche is the same as an Egg Bake Casserole. It’s an egg mixture with meat and or vegetables and other ad-ins including milk and cheese and baked without a traditional pie crust.
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Quick Tips
Use a casserole dish when baking in your instant pot and you can serve your crustless quiche from the dish.
OR use a 2 tier stackable pan and only use on pan and flip the quiche out like shown in the recipe. Either way works great for this Crustless Quiche.
How to make a Crustless Quiche Recipe
- In a bowl whisk together eggs and salt and pepper
- Add Ham, Sour Cream, Green Onions, and Cheese and stir to combine. Add milk and heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Place Egg mixture into a well greased casserole dish (needs to be an approved dish for the IP) or a well greased stackable pan and place in Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker on a trivet with 1 cup of water in the Pot.
- Set Pressure Cooker to Manual for 25 minutes and Quick Release the pressure. Remove from pot.
- Flip out of pan and garnish with additional cheese and chives. Serve with fresh fruit and enjoy
- (Ingredient amounts found in recipe card below)
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Ham and Cheese Quiche
Ingredients
- 6 Eggs
- 1 Cup Ham Cubes
- ¼ Cup Diced Green Onions
- ¾ Cup Swiss Cheese
- ½ Cup Sour Cream
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- ½ Cup Milk
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine eggs and whisk.
- Add Ham, Green Onions, Cheese, Sour Cream and Salt and Pepper. Mix to combine.
- Add Milk and Heavy Cream. Mix to combine.
- In an approved bowl, pan, or dish pour Egg Mixture into a well greased pan.
- Add 1 cup of water to Instant Pot
- Place pan on trivet
- Set Instant Pot to Manual for 25 minutes. Quick Release pressure and remove Quiche
- Run a knife around the edge of pan to release it and flip onto a serving plate.
- Garnish with additional Swiss Cheese and Chives.
Notes
Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
Cathy Searfoss
I made this last evening. So easy and delicious! I served it with home fries and English muffins for a wonderful breakfast for dinner. It’s definitely a keeper!!
Devour Dinner
Thanks for the great review Cathy! We love making quiche.
Cathy Searfoss
Hi Rebecca! I just saw this recipe on the Devour Dinner round up on FB. It looks yummy and I’ll def be making it. We love breakfast for dinner and this quiche will be perfect. Can I add 1 full cup of 1/2 and 1/2 in place of the heavy cream and milk? I usually have that on hand but not heavy cream.
Devour Dinner
I think in this recipe for quiche you can get away with using half and half instead of heavy cream. When using the electric pressure cooker milk products with lower fat levels can curdle. But where the half and half is mixed with eggs and other ingredients you might get away with doing it without a problem. But I have not tested it.
Sally
Could you mix this up the night before then cook it in the morning?
Devour Dinner
Hi Sally, yes you could mix it up the night before and then pour into the pan in the morning.
Jo Ann
Thanks for this great recipe, Rebecca! I’ve made it twice since finding it. Once with swiss and once with cheddar. Delicious both times. I did need to cook for 30 minutes and then blotted top with paper towels. I’ll definitely be making this regularly.
Devour Dinner
Hi Jo Ann, you can mix up the cheese to your preference for sure. I find I blot the top as well. It's the separation of the eggs that create the extra liquid. It's a favorite recipe for sure
Julie Schmitz
Do you have to use 1/2heavy cream and 1/2 milk? Or can you just use 1 cup of milk instead?
Devour Dinner
Hi Julie,
I haven't tested this recipe using all milk. However it's important to know that when using dairy in a pressure cooker you need high fat content so it does not curdle.
Sandi
Do you think Greek yogurt could replace the sour cream?
Devour Dinner
Hi Sandi! I have not tested Greek Yogurt as a substitute, however I think you can give it a try! Let me know how it works!
Claudia
Thank you for sharing! I am so going to make this... However I would like to make it with Feta & Butternut... Do you think I need to pre cook the butternut, or can I just cut it into small blocks and it will cook through??
Devour Dinner
Hi Claudia! This is a great question. I haven't tested this personally but I would think you could definitely substitute both of those. My guess is the Butternut would cook just time in this time frame. It may be way over cooked. So you might experiment with the size you cut it up. Just a thought!
Michelle
I need to double this recipe. Can I use both stackable pans?
Devour Dinner
I've never tried to use both the pans when making this recipe. Keep in mind the quiche cooks uncovered. If you use the pans, where the bottom will be covered, it might take a little longer for the bottom one to cook. But other than adjusting time, yes it would work.
Dustin
Is there anything wrong with me pouring the egg mixture right into the pressure cooker and avoid using that extra pan, water, and trivet? I’m a single guy who likes to keep it simple while trying to impress. And because I don’t have that extra pan you used.
Devour Dinner
Great Question Dustin! There is a problem with just pouring it all into the pot without a pan. It likely won't pressure up correctly and will burn the bottom. However, if you don't have the 2 tier pan that I have used, you can also use a springform pan wrapped in foil and placed on a trivet so it's out of the water you place below. You can also use a casserole dish that is approved for pressure cooking but you will need to add a few extra minute to the cook time. AND if you don't have either of those, you can pour the quiche mixture into silicone egg molds and cook this recipe individually. The time will decrease in the smaller egg mold cups.
Dustin
Thanks for the help and extra tips! I'll give it a try. 🙂
Beth
This recipe looks good, however what if I want to leave out the ham and add a vegetable. Will the recipe still cook the same?
Devour Dinner
This recipe is so versatile and you can substitute and change it up pretty easily. Go ahead and take out the ham and replace it with the veggie of your choice and you should be good!