Name: Crustless Quiche
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min (not including cooling)
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons fine dry plain bread crumbs; 1 cup frozen chopped onions; 1 cup diced cooked ham (1/4 pound); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Swiss cheese (2 cups); 4 large eggs; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; Equipment: a 10-inch quiche dish or 10-inch glass pie plate; Accompaniment: green salad

Crustless quiche in a cake pan on a white tablecloth

Photo by Romulo Yanes

Getting rid of the crust for this clever play on quiche Lorraine is a win-win: The cooking process is simplified, and you're left with the very best part of the quiche.

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