This Crustless Crab Quiche has a creamy texture and is so flavorful. Easy to make in a pie plate or in a mini muffin tin as a snack or appetizers!
We had a lovely Passover dinner last Saturday at my sister’s house. My mom made her outstanding beef stew and my sister doctored up her Matzo Ball soup. Delish. Still stuffed.
Then my husband, the kids, and I “celebrated” Easter on Sunday, which really just means I cooked and we ate. Lol. We don’t celebrate Easter in the traditional sense…and now that the kids are older, we don’t even do anything fun like hide Easter eggs. But I do always make a ham for dinner. And I always serve a nice brunch – usually some type of overnight casserole. This year I made Crustless Crab Quiche. And it was great!
I love quiche so much. It’s so easy and versatile. I’ve made so many versions, but usually with either vegetables, sausage, or bacon, never with seafood. This crab quiche was a wonderful change and I’ll be making it many more times.
This also works with a crust
I chose not to bake this crab quiche with a crust, but you can if you want! Use a 9-inch par-baked pie crust (pricked with a fork) and add your egg/crab mixture to it. For an added layer of flavor, sprinkle some Parmesan or Gruyère cheese over the crust before pouring in your mixture. Yum!
You can use real lump crab meat or imitation crab meat
I can already hear people screaming from the next county over because I have the nerve to suggest imitation crab. Ha. We like imitation crab, plus…cheaper. And I actually love the slight sweetness it adds. But real lump crab meat is fantastic, of course! Both are completely delicious.
Make appetizers instead!
This quiche can also be converted into appetizers. Winning! I love this option if you need small bites for a party. You’ll need a 24-slot mini muffin tin generously coated with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare ingredients as directed, evenly distribute the mixture among the slots (I like to use a cookie scoop!) They don’t take as much time to cook through, however – about 35 minutes. Can be served hot or at room temperature. Directions are in the recipe card notes.
This crab quiche is so bright and pretty, and I love that it can be made two different ways without sacrificing any of the ingredients. It’s perfect for a Sunday brunch or party!
Other brunch recipes we love!
Other egg recipes we love!
- How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
- The Best Scrambled Eggs
- Basic Crepes
- Muffin Tin Breakfast Frittatas
Watch the video for Crab Quiche!
Crustless Crab Quiche
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs , beaten
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
- 6 ounces lump crab meat (or flaked imitation crab torn into small pieces)
- 4 whole scallions , diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, mayonnaise, milk, flour, salt, and sriracha. Stir in the cheese, crab, and scallions.
- Pour mixture into prepared pie plate (and use a fork to distribute the contents, so you get the goodies in every bite!)
- Bake until edges are puffed and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes. (If you notice the edges are browning too quickly, tent with foil.)
- Let stand 10-15 minutes. Slice and serve!
Video
Notes
- This recipe also works great as an appetizer if you need small bites for a party. You’ll need a 24-slot mini muffin tin generously coated with nonstick cooking spray. Prepare ingredients as directed, evenly distribute the mixture among the slots (I like to use a cookie scoop!) Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 35 minutes (or until edges are browned and a tester in the center comes out clean.) They can be served hot or at room temperature.
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Loved it! The mayo with the crab is genius. I didn’t have green onions, but I used a bit of arugula in its place and it was great. Also skipped the flour on accident, but I didn’t miss it.
I am on a low carb diet. I just made this for dinner using imitation crab & cheddar cheese. So good! Great recipe!
Can you use almond flour
This recipe hasn’t been tested with anything other than regular flour, so we can’t vouch for results using that substitution. However, it’s a small amount so it should be ok. It will alter the flavor. Try it!
The best crab quiche that I have ever made. I made into cupcake size muffins and pie size, froze both and both were excellent. I used fresh lump crabmeat.
I enjoyed this recipe even though I used canned crab.. would like try it with shrimp. I did it as a quiche.
Had to make some edits based on ingredients I had available but it was a great guide! FYI I used 2% milk and it still turned out, that was a concern. Also used just under 1/2c mayo cuz I ran out. Again, still good!
Is it alright to make the appetizers the day before serving?
Yep. To make the mini quiches one day ahead; remove from muffin pan and place on cooling rack to cool completely. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator. To serve the next day, place on cookie sheet and cover loosely with foil. Reheat in 350°F oven about 15 minutes or until warmed through.
I’m going to make this for our Mothers Day gathering! Sounds Fabulous! I live in seafood country, so I’ll be having some real credicts trying this. Will let you know how it goes!!
I made this for the first time today for guests, I used lump crab from Costco & doubled the amount of crab. It was perfect, fluffy, delicious, everyone raved about it! No need for crust!
Hurray to you , Sandy I love these recipes and as for imitation CRAB if it taste good who cares. I like it I was very hungry one day on my way home after buying a pack of, Imation Crab (made of delicious fish) so opened it and ate about half of it and have loved it since. Its great with salads. Thank you, keep up the good cooking
Second time making the mini quiches. I crab most days so used fresh. Took some down to the wharf where I crab and everyone loved them. These people eat a lot of crab so it’ quite an endorsement.
Today’s batch go to the neighbors.
Only change I made was using almond milk.
This is definitely,5 stars.?
That’s so awesome to hear, Sandy. Thank you!
Did you have to change the amount of milk when you used almond milk?
Sorry it took so long you’ve probably figured it out. no changes needed.
I just made this tonight, and my husband said this one’s a keeper! I didn’t have Swiss cheese, so I used what I had on hand (Monterey Jack).
Leaving for the market to buy ingredients for tonight, since I have an early meeting and need something fast and easy. Thanks!
I really love the idea of the appetizers. And $20+ for less than a pound of crab! The imitation is just fine for me.
Belated Happy Passover and Happy Easter!
I was just thinking about you the other day ~ when the kids were so little and then when you got to move to California. Gosh, I think we started emailing about ten years ago. Time really does fly!
Hope everyone is good including your parents. *Hugs*