This Low Carb Quiche Recipe is a rich and custardy recipe, which features a buttery almond flour crust and crispy bacon. It’s an elegant brunch centerpiece, ready in about 50 minutes (excluding chilling time).
Low Carb Quiche Recipe Ingredients
The Keto Crust
- 2 cups almond flour (superfine)
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (essential for binding)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
The Filling
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup ham, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup green onions, sliced
How To Make Low Carb Quiche Recipe
- Make the dough: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, xanthan gum, and salt. Stir in the melted butter and egg until a cohesive dough forms. Use your hands to shape it into a ball. Wrap the ball in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. (Chilling is crucial to hydrate the almond flour so it doesn’t crumble).
- Roll the crust: Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Remove the dough from the fridge. Place the dough ball between two large sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch thickness. Peel off the top layer of parchment. Invert the dough into a 9-inch pie dish and carefully peel off the second layer of parchment. Press the dough firmly into the bottom and up the sides. Crimp the edges if desired and prick the base all over with a fork (docking).
- Blind bake: Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with dried beans or pie weights (to prevent it from puffing up). Cover the edges of the crust with strips of tin foil to prevent burning. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the weights and let the crust cool completely.
- Prep the meats: While the crust bakes, fry the bacon in a pan until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop. Dice the ham and slice the green onions.
- Whisk the custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and heavy cream together until smooth and aerated. Stir in the ham, crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions.
- Bake: Pour the filling into the cooled, pre-baked crust. Add tin foil around the edges of the crust again (almond flour burns easily). Bake for 40-50 minutes. The quiche is done when the edges are set, but the center still has a very slight jiggle.
- Rest and serve: Remove from the oven and let it rest for at least 10-15 minutes. This allows the custard to set so you can get clean slices.
Recipe Tips
- Xanthan Gum: Do not skip the xanthan gum in the crust. Almond flour lacks gluten; the gum provides the elasticity needed to roll the dough without it falling apart.
- Heavy Cream vs. Milk: To keep this low carb and keto, you must use heavy whipping cream. Milk contains lactose (sugar) and carbs. Cream also ensures the richest, silkiest custard.
- Blind Baking: Almond flour crusts do not crisp up the same way wheat crusts do if filled raw. Pre-baking (blind baking) ensures the bottom isn’t soggy.
- Cheese Block: Shred your own cheddar cheese. Pre-shredded cheese is coated in potato starch (carbs) to prevent caking, which can affect the melt and carb count.
- Crustless Option: If you want to save even more calories and time, skip the crust entirely. Grease a glass pie dish or baking dish and pour the filling directly in. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
What To Serve With Low Carb Quiche Recipe
Since quiche is rich and fatty, pair it with light, acidic sides.
- Arugula Salad: With lemon vinaigrette and parmesan shavings.
- Roasted Asparagus: Wrapped in prosciutto.
- Fresh Berries: Strawberries or raspberries (low glycemic).
- Keto Coffee: Black coffee or coffee with heavy cream.
How To Store Low Carb Quiche Recipe
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers completely covered with foil or plastic wrap in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 1 week.
- Reheat: Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 1 minute, or (for best texture) in a 350°F oven for 5-6 minutes.
- Freeze: Place slices of the cooked and cooled quiche in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers. Store in the freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Low Carb Quiche Recipe Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 177
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
- Sodium: 258mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Net Carbs: 2g
Nutrition information is estimated per slice (based on 8 slices).
FAQs
Can I use coconut flour for the crust?
No. Coconut flour is extremely absorbent. You cannot substitute it 1:1 for almond flour. You would need a specific coconut flour pie crust recipe.
Why is my crust burning?
Almond flour browns much faster than white flour. The foil shield around the edges is mandatory for the long bake time of a quiche.
Can I add vegetables?
Yes. Spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers are great additions. However, you must sauté them first to remove excess water, or your quiche will be watery.
Low Carb Quiche Recipe
Description
A buttery, flaky keto quiche loaded with bacon, ham, and cheddar that proves you don’t need wheat flour for a delicious brunch.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix crust ingredients into a ball; chill 1 hour.
- Roll dough between parchment; press into dish.
- Blind bake crust with weights for 20 mins at 350°F.
- Cook bacon until crispy.
- Whisk eggs, cream, meats, cheese, and onions.
- Pour into cooled crust; shield edges with foil.
- Bake 40-50 mins until center is just set.
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Low Carb Quiche Recipe
