Crustless quiche has become a beloved classic at our Christmas brunch, always taking center stage at the holiday table. Quiche, once a novel French dish that took America by storm in the 1960s and ’70s, traditionally features a custard base with cheese and often vegetables, all baked inside a flaky crust. Sliced like pie and served with a simple green salad, quiche became the signature entrée for elegant lunches.
While a crisp, buttery crust is delicious, omitting it does little to detract from the rich, custardy, and cheesy filling. In fact, the absence of crust gives this quiche a lighter texture that my family now specifically requests. It’s wonderful to have a cherished family dish that everyone looks forward to during the holiday season.
