Monday, September 21, 2015

Crustless Quiche


 Yea!  Fall has arrived and it's a wonderful time of the year to enjoy the outdoors and all the scents and flavors of the season.  I happily bought a bouquet of flowers at Trader Joe's and after reading Michael Lee's inspirational post on oregano, which can be found here , I decided to whip up a recipe, using this flavorful herb.  My pot of oregano has been a wonderful, fragrant, prolific perennial for several years now.


 This pretty teacup which has a robin, acorns and fall leaves, was given to me by my friend Rosie, from her late Mother's collection.  I've been saving it for my Fall teas. The pattern is Woodland Series, Robin, by Royal Albert.


 Please excuse the glare, but don't you just love the pretty saucer, and also the sprig of fall leaves that are inside the cup?


This crustless quiche recipe was given to me from my friend,  Bea, who got the recipe from our friend, Claudia.   It makes a large amount and would be perfect for a brunch.  What I do is, after it cools, I cut it into about 20 pieces and freeze the pieces on a parchment lined cookie sheet.  When frozen, I transfer them to freezer proof bags.  I will take out a few to use during the week and I then heat the individual piece in the microwave for 40 seconds and have it for breakfast.  This sure saves me time in the mornings and gives me my protein!

 


Crustless Quiche

1 stick butter
1/2 cup flour
6 large eggs
1 cup milk
4 cups grated cheese (such as Monterey Jack, Mexican Blend, etc.)
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened (I think sour cream or plain Greek yogurt would be a good substitution)
2 cups small curd cottage cheese
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
about 1/2 lb. of cooked sausage, crumbled (my addition)
(I added some chopped fresh oregano to the mixture)

Melt butter in small saucepan, add flour and cook until smooth.  

Beat eggs, add milk, cheeses, baking powder, salt, butter-flour mixture and fresh or dried herbs, if using.

Grease a  9x13x2" baking dish.  Add the cooked, crumbled sausage to the bottom of the dish.  Pour the egg mixture on top  and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.  

I am sharing this with these lovely parties:
Tea Time Tuesday
Thank you for your visit!  xo



48 comments:

  1. I love your pretty fall tea cup Kitty! The quiche sounds like a nice hearty way to start the day-enjoy:@)

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  2. Your quiche sounds wonderful Kitty and I love your freezer method for an easy and quick breakfast! Your fall teacup is a beauty and love the robin among the leaves and acorns :)

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  3. Hmmm...your quiche looks ever so delicious, dearest Kitty! I love oregano...it is one of my favourite herbs and I use it so often! It is perfect on pizza!
    And your tea cup is so gorgeous...love the autumn colours and the dainty design!
    May you have the most wonderful of Mondays, dear Kitty! Big hugs to you!

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  4. I love your fall teacup! The quiche sounds wonderful!

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  5. Good Morning! Love your teacup! This is a very pretty setting for your presentation! Loving it! Have a wonderful week, Lynn

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  6. The quiche sounds fantastic, and that little bundt cake looks might tasty too :)

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  7. Yum, Kitty, what a great breakfast idea! I really am enjoying Michael Lee's herb posts too :)
    Jenna

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  8. Your quiche sounds delicious, Kitty! I could eat quiche anytime. The little bundt cake/pudding looks scrumptious as well. And what a pretty teacup! I adore the robin on it as I do enjoy our little feathered friends so much. It is a very special teacup indeed! A lovely posting, my friend! Thank you for sharing and enjoy this coming week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  9. I love a good quiche! YUMMY!

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  10. Hi, Kitty. Love that tea cup. Love this season, too. My fave. Love quiche, but it has everything that is wrong for me right now. I am feeling better, so I just need to keep biting the bullet and doing the right thing! Oregano is one of my favorite herbs, Big in Italian cuisine. I have also grown it in a pot amd it survived a very snowy NY winter.

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  11. OH Kitty,
    You did it once again and have made a fabulous quiche recipe. I love that you out fresh oregano on top.
    Thanks for sharing this at Cooking and Craftinh with J & J.
    We love having you. Enjoy the week.
    Julie

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  12. What a pretty tray you've set up outdoors, Kitty. I love the plaid cloth and fall-colored flowers! Your teacup and saucer are just gorgeous -- you really do have a wonderful collection of teacups!!

    The food looks delish, as always! I've never made a crustless quiche, but have thought about trying one in the past. We really like quiche Lorraine here, so I always just make the traditional kind with crust. Your quiche does look tasty and easy. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us, Kitty, and I hope you have a wonderful week!!

    Warm hugs to you,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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  13. Kitty, your flowers are beautiful and Traders Joes does have a lovely selection. Your friend has given you a beautiful treasure. The Royal Doulton pattern speaks fall and the bird is darling! I'm glad we are having cooler weather and the recipe is great for any time! Have a grand week!

    Pam

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  14. Hi Kitty, I just love your beautiful fall tea-cup and table setting! You have such a lovely collection of beautiful tea cups which makes a simple cup of tea so special! I really like this quiche recipe because it can serve a crowd or be frozen for individual treats plus it is easy to prepare. A perfect recipe in my book! Hope you have a lovely start to the fall season! Hugs xo Karen

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  15. Dearest Kitty, your tea cup made my heart swoon....it's absolutely precious! And your quiche and pretty table setting looks delightful.

    The quiche sounds delicious, my friend, but I must confess that I love the crust.....I tend to pick off the crust on any leftovers and when my husband will have some the next day he always wonders where the crust went.....hehehe :)

    Thanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. It's so nice to be visiting on time this week! Love you!

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  16. What a good idea to have this all ready in the freezer for a delicious, protein-filled breakfast. And whatever that little bundt cake thing-y is, it looks delicious, and so pretty with the colorful berries. I love your teacup; it's perfect for fall. Aren't sunflowers the cheeriest flowers? Lovely vignette Kitty.

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  17. Sweet robin autumn tea cup. I don't think of robins in the fall as they all skedaddle pretty early so it is a unique combination for me. Never thought of having quiche for breakfast, but that has to be a great source of protein plus being delicious.

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  18. Perfect! Brunch outside with the sunflowers and a pretty tea cup. That little mini bundt looks good too.

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  19. What a thoughtful friend to gift you wish such a lovely teacup! Teacups with bird designs are a rare breed (at least in my humble experience...Hee!) and your robin teacup is definitely perfect for the fall.

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  20. That is such a beautiful tea-cup and saucer. Deb

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  21. Hi Kitty, what a beautiful teacup and saucer. I love the pattern for fall. How special to receive from your friends mother's collection.
    You have set such a beautiful fall table for tea and how delicious your quiche looks. I love the idea of freezing this for a make ahead breakfast.
    Wishing you a wonderful week as fall arrives. Our temps are a bit better and we are ready for cooler days.
    Have a wonderful week filled with blessings.
    Much love, cm

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  22. Beautiful setting and precious tea cup and saucer. Don't you love having a gift with history? I think Trader Joe's has the most beautiful flowers and much less expensive than regular grocery stores. I do need to buy myself some flowers ~ maybe that's what's missing in my world right now. :)

    Thanks so much for sharing the quiche recipe! I was thinking about the fact of whether it could be frozen or not and then you provided excellent directions ~ thank you! I do like to have something easy and healthy in the mornings with my coffee.

    I'm keeping my fingers crossed that soon we will have cooler temps! The heat, humidity and allergies are a bit much right now. Have a wonderful week my friend ~

    xoxo
    Pat

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  23. Dear Kitty, thank you again for your comments and support. My sons are relieved to be home. They feel so blessed your house made it through the fire.
    Your teacup is so charming and sweet. The little bird makes me smile. Love quiche and this one is new to me.

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  24. Hi Kitty: I love your tea cup. It is perfect for the Autumn setting. You always make me hungry when I visit you. Sending hugs, Martha

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  25. Good evening Kitty your tea cup is adorable... Never seen one like it... And i never made a quiche. Sounds good happy new week with love Janice, thank you for your visits as well

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  26. Love the idea of a crustless quiche! Even though I love to eat the crust, sometimes when I make quiche I'm disappointed in how the crust turns out. Great idea about cutting and freezing the quiche. I'm trying to eat more protein at breakfast lately.
    What a perfect teacup for Fall. There are so many Royal Albert patterns I've never seen. This is one of them. Happy Tea Time, Nora

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  27. What a lovely teacup Kitty. Just right for autumn. hat sounds like a good recipe especially if it freezes well.

    Diana

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  28. Lovely teacup. Pinning to recipe board and teacup board.I am going to try the quiche -if I have the knack for making it I'm going to make it my my next coffee hour at church.

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  29. Hi Kitty,
    I love, love, love your Royal Albert Robin teacup. I have never seen one like it. My hubby's name is Robin and now I must search to see if there are any on ebay. Lol. Your luncheon quiche looks amazing as does your cake and fruit. Mmmm. Wish I was closer. Happy Tea Day and Have a Wonderful Week. Karen

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  30. Hi Kitty,
    I love, love, love your Royal Albert Robin teacup. I have never seen one like it. My hubby's name is Robin and now I must search to see if there are any on ebay. Lol. Your luncheon quiche looks amazing as does your cake and fruit. Mmmm. Wish I was closer. Happy Tea Day and Have a Wonderful Week. Karen

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  31. Oh my Kitty..that sounds like a wonderful dish. Love your idea of freezing individual servings!! As much as I love the pink and purple flowers..I really do love your dainty and pretty fall teacup and saucer. Thanks for brightening my day. XO

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  32. Hi Kitty! First of all I have to say that I giggled at Stephanie's comment. :)
    I have a sneaky feeling that she learned to steal the crust from her mother. :)
    Your quiche really sounds wonderful, and I love the idea of freezing it. I will certainly give that one a try. I too love to have my protein and this would be a great and easy way to get it.

    Your friend has graced you with a beautiful fall tea cup, I love it.

    I just love that setting by your water fall when you share pictures with us. Gorgeous!

    Have a most glorious day, my friend.

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  33. Love that darling teacup and saucer Kitty! I like Stephanie, love crust, but I still will give this a try. I have a pretty oregano growing in a chippy urn. Having a woman's party for my family on the 3rd. Might be the perfect dish to make. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  34. The teacup is so lovely and I love the leaves circling the saucer! Your quiche looks wonderful!

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  35. Oh my that tea cup is just beautiful and just perfect for fall teas and coffee's, how sweet to share from her mother's cups!

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  36. The teacup and saucer is very pretty, and perfect for fall! It was so very nice of your friend to give you one from her mother's set.
    The quiche looks so delicious...pinned!

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  37. That looks delicious and I love the water feature in your garden!

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  38. Kitty, your quiche looks delicious and what a good idea to freeze it in portions to have throughout the month. Love your autumn teacup and saucer. Very woodsy :-)

    I'm back to blogging on Blogger. Tired WordPress but it was tricky.

    Have a lovely evening.

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  39. O, I love quiche so much...love to have a fruit salad with it. :)
    I can't wait to try this one...

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  40. Kitty,
    It certainly is Quiche Baking time here on the Prairie with our First day of Autumn Showers!!!
    Beautiful photos of your breakfast, dear one!!!
    Thanks for sharing your recipe!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  41. Yum, and what a great idea to freeze it so you have it on hand. I have so much oregano - it truly tries to take over the garden.

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  42. Looks really yummy, Kitty!....Christine

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  43. Terrific idea, Kitty. I'm going to make up a recipe and do the same. I like a quick, easy breakfast.
    The thought of your pretty tables set in the garden always makes me smile.
    Happy Autumn!

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  44. Your fall tea cup and saucer are so pretty. A breakfast quiche without a crust that can be frozen in individual servings is a BRILLIANT idea!

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  45. Oh Kitty your cup and saucer are just too pretty. I love teacups with birds and this one is so perfect for fall. Your recipe looks fantastic. Happy fall.

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  46. Hi KItty,
    Your crustless quiche looks and sounds delicious! I like the idea of freezing some for breakfasts!! I will definitely be giving this a try! Boy I sure love that tea cup! What a pretty pattern! I love the shape of the cup and handle! So pretty! xo
    Linda

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  47. I love crustless quiche Kitty! This looks so good!

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  48. Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great day and enjoy your new Red Plate!
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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