Apple and Cheddar Crustless Quiche

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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A creamy, savory quiche with sweet apple slices and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for brunch or light dinner. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 53 minutes, pairs eggs, heavy cream, sharp cheddar cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 38 min Serves 6 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup, grated sharp cheddar cheese
2, thinly sliced honeycrisp apple
1/2, minced shallot
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
Step 2: Layer 2 thinly sliced honeycrisp apples and 1/2 minced shallot in the bottom of a greased 9-inch pie dish. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme.
Step 3: Pour egg mixture evenly over apples. Top with 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese. Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden around the edges, with center slightly jiggly when gently shaken.