What is the best kind of pan to bake this in?

I tested this recipe in three different 8x8-inch baking dishes--non-stick metal, ceramic, and glass. All three work, but the non-stick metal pan was by FAR my favorite way to bake this and had the best results. It didn’t stick to the sides and baked very evenly. I used this Caraway 9x9-inch square pan which I highly recommend investing in! Glass and ceramic can be tough to clean later, and they also don't cook quite as evenly.

How long can I store leftovers in the fridge?

After baking, you can store this high protein egg casserole in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Crustless Bacon Spinach Quiche

Name: Crustless Bacon Spinach Quiche
Prep time: PT-484803H44M56S
Cook time: PT-484803H44M56S
Total time: PT-484803H44M56S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bacon, diced (sub: ground breakfast sausage); 1/2 cup sliced green onion (3-4 green onions); 2 packed cups baby spinach, roughly chopped (sub: stemmed, chopped kale); 2 garlic cloves; Pinch of red pepper flakes; 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 10 large eggs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Crustless Bacon Spinach Quiche

This high protein, low carb Crustless Bacon Spinach Quiche is delicious, easy to make, and works great for meal prep or as a freezer meal.

Yield: 6 servings 1x

Prep: 25-30 minutesCook: 25-40 minutes (depends on pan)Total: 50-70 minutes (depending on pan)

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Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon, diced (sub: ground breakfast sausage)
1/2 cup sliced green onion (3-4 green onions)
2 packed cups baby spinach, roughly chopped (sub: stemmed, chopped kale)
2 garlic cloves
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese, divided
10 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease an 8×8-inch nonstick metal pan or glass/ceramic dish (butter works best to reduce sticking).
Saute Bacon: In a medium nonstick skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium-high until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or spatula to transfer the cooked bacon to the casserole dish. Drain off most of the grease, leaving 1-2 tablespoons behind.
Saute Veggies: Add the green onions, chopped spinach, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Saute for about 1 minute or until the onions and spinach are wilted and the garlic is fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Add the onion/spinach mixture to the bacon in the greased casserole dish.
Make Egg Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, 3/4 cup shredded cheddar (reserve 1/4 cup), Parmesan, and pepper.
Assemble Casserole: Pour the egg mixture over the top of the casserole and stir together with the bacon/veggies until everything is evenly distributed throughout. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole. (Freezing instructions begin here.)
Bake: Bake on the middle rack for about 25-30 minutes (nonstick metal pan) or 35-40 minutes (glass or ceramic pan), until the middle is set, rotating the pan around. Do not overcook! Let cool for 5-10 minutes. Then slice and serve warm. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freezer Meal Instructions:

To Freeze: Put quiche together (through Step 5) but do not bake. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and/or foil. Carefully place in the freezer.

To Prepare: Thaw about 24 hours in the refrigerator. Bake according to directions.

Notes/Tips

I recommend the metal pan over glass. It cooks more evenly and stays moist. I used this Caraway 9×9-inch square pan which I highly recommend investing in!
You can double the amount of bacon, if desired.
To test if it’s cooked through, insert a knife in the center of the egg casserole and ensure it comes out clean.

Cuisine: American Method: Bake

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