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a triangle of quiche lorraine with a colourful sald on a grey plate

Crustless Quiche Lorraine

This is so rich that you will not miss the pastry. Great for a snack it's best eaten after standing for 10 minutes or so. Gruyere is the traditional cheese for quiche but if it's too strong, substitute for your favourite cheese, cheddar works well.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g buffalo mozzarella
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 4 rashers smoked bacon no added sugar
  • 50 g Parmesan finely grated
  • black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Fry or oven bake the bacon until slightly crisp. Leave to cool.
  • Pre heat the oven to 170 fan, 190 electric or Gas 5.
  • Line a flan tin (a sponge tin also works) with baking parchment. Place on a baking sheet.
  • In a bowl or jug put the eggs and pepper to taste and beat to mix well.
  • Using scissors, cut the bacon into small pieces straight into the egg/cream mix.
  • Add the mozzarella and stir well.
  • Pour into the lined tin top with parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes until risen and golden.
  • Leave to stand before serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian alternative click here