🧀 Bacon & Cheese Crustless Quiche (Mediterranean Twist)
🛒 Ingredients
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6 large eggs
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1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess)
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6 slices bacon, chopped
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1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyère, mozzarella, feta, or sharp cheddar)
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½ small red onion, finely chopped
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1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried thyme
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Optional: cherry tomatoes, halved or sliced Kalamata olives
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish with olive oil.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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In the same pan, add olive oil, then sauté onion and garlic until soft.
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Add spinach and cook just until wilted. Remove from heat.
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In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
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Spread bacon, sautéed vegetables, and cheese evenly in the baking dish.
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Pour egg mixture over the fillings. Add optional tomatoes or olives if using.
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Bake 30–35 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
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Rest for 5–10 minutes, slice, and serve.
🌿 Mediterranean Serving Tips
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Serve with a cucumber-tomato salad and lemon-olive oil dressing
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Add feta + sun-dried tomatoes for extra Mediterranean flavor
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Delicious warm or cold—great for meal prep!

