A light and fluffy crustless quiche that’s packed with cheese, ham, and fresh veggies — all for just a few syns or even syn-free if made with Free Foods!
📋 Recipe Card
🍽️ Servings & Timing:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 slices
- Syns: 0–1 per slice (depending on cheese used)
- Dietary Tags: Slimming World Friendly, Gluten-Free, Low Carb, High Protein
🛒 Ingredients Checklist:
- Eggs (5–6 large)
- Fat-free cottage cheese
- Cooked lean ham, chopped
- Spring onions or chopped onion
- Grated reduced-fat cheddar (can be your Healthy Extra A)
- Salt & pepper
- Cooking spray or low-calorie oil spray
- Optional: chopped peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, courgette, or spinach
🔪 Instructions:
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Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan) / 200°C / 400°F / Gas Mark 6. Lightly spray a pie dish or quiche tin with low-calorie cooking spray. -
Mix Base
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth. -
Add Fillings
Stir in ham, chopped onions, any extra vegetables, and half the grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper. -
Pour & Top
Pour mixture into the prepared dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. -
Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and firm in the center. -
Cool & Slice
Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or cold.
📝 Additional Notes:
- You can make this recipe syn-free if your cheese is part of your Healthy Extra A and all other ingredients are Free Foods.
- Great for meal prep — lasts well in the fridge for several days.
- Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a quick dinner with salad.
📸 Hero Image
The golden crustless quiche shown in the photo, sliced and ready to serve. Gooey cheese, flecks of ham, and colorful spring onions baked into every bite.
✨ Intro
If you’re looking for something warm, satisfying, and slimming-friendly — this crustless quiche is it. No pastry means no unnecessary syns, and with a creamy egg base and melty cheese, you won’t miss the crust one bit!
This has become my weekly lunchbox hero. I batch it on Sundays and it’s still perfect by Wednesday.
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
🥚 Step 1: Whisk Eggs + Cottage Cheese
Whisk until smooth and a little frothy. This gives the quiche that light, fluffy texture.
Tip: Use a hand blender if your cottage cheese is chunky — makes the mixture super smooth.
🍖 Step 2: Add Fillings
Stir in cooked ham, chopped spring onions, and any veggies you’re using. Season to taste.
🧀 Step 3: Cheese Time
Add half of your grated cheese now, and reserve the other half for that gooey topping.
Tip: Reduced-fat mature cheddar gives big flavor with fewer syns.
🍳 Step 4: Pour & Bake
Pour into your prepared tin and bake until golden and just set in the center.
⏲️ Step 5: Cool & Serve
Let it rest a few minutes — it slices better this way. Serve warm, or chill for later.
🧂 Ingredient & Substitution Tips
Key Ingredients:
- Eggs: The base of your quiche — packed with protein.
- Fat-Free Cottage Cheese: Adds creaminess with no added syns.
- Ham: Use lean ham slices or cooked bacon medallions (trimmed of fat).
- Veggies: Courgettes, mushrooms, and spinach all work beautifully here.
Substitutions:
- Dairy-Free? Swap cottage cheese for plant-based alternatives, and use DF cheese.
- Vegetarian? Ditch the ham and add spinach, cherry tomatoes, or roasted peppers.
🧁 Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions
Variations:
- Spicy Kick: Add a chopped red chili or some chili flakes.
- Mushroom & Leek: Sauté mushrooms and leeks before mixing in.
- Mediterranean: Add olives, feta (HEA), and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
Serving Suggestions:
- Pair with a crisp green salad.
- Add a side of SW-friendly chips or roasted sweet potato wedges.
- Delicious cold for packed lunches or picnics!
🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
Refrigeration:
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Best reheated in the microwave or eaten cold.
Freezer Friendly:
- Yes! Freeze individual slices and defrost overnight in the fridge.
- Reheat in the oven or microwave until piping hot.
🔢 Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Based on reduced-fat cheese used as HEA, syn-free fillings, and fat-free cottage cheese.
- Calories: ~120 kcal
- Protein: 15g
- Carbs: 2g
- Fat: 5g
- Syns: 0–1 per slice
❓ FAQs
Q: Can I make it ahead?
A: Absolutely. It keeps for days and is ideal for batch prep.
Q: Can I use quark instead of cottage cheese?
A: Yes! Quark gives a firmer texture and is also syn-free.
Q: Can I use a different cheese?
A: Sure! Just check syns if not using it as your Healthy Extra A.
Q: Can I double the recipe?
A: Yes, just use a larger baking dish and adjust cook time as needed.
💬 Final Thoughts
I’ve been making this quiche every week — it’s easy, cheap, and hits the spot every time. It’s the kind of recipe that makes Slimming World feel totally sustainable. Comforting, cheesy, and endlessly versatile.
📢 Join the Conversation!
Have you tried this crustless quiche? Got your own favorite variation?
