Best 4 Impossible Cauliflower Quiche Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy way to enjoy quiche without the guilt? Look no further than the impossible cauliflower quiche! This innovative dish uses cauliflower as a crustless base, making it a low-carb and gluten-free alternative to traditional quiche. With its creamy filling and flavorful seasonings, the impossible cauliflower quiche is sure to satisfy your cravings. Read on to learn more about this incredible recipe and how to make it at home.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CAULIFLOWER QUICHE



Cauliflower Quiche image

This is a great quiche recipe - high in protein, which we need every day, especially as vegetarians. It is quick and relatively easy to make. All good cooks can adapt this recipe to their own requirements and availability of certain ingredients - but it tastes the best using the ones I have suggested here. If the ingredients are organic, they will be that much better.

Provided by Christmas

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head cauliflower, cut into large florets
⅓ cup chopped fresh mushrooms
3 green onions, chopped
5 large eggs, or more to taste
1 cup half-and-half, or more to taste
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch curry powder, or to taste
1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower; cover and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Blend cauliflower, mushrooms, and green onions in a blender under chopped, yet still chunky.
  • Separate egg yolks and egg whites into 2 separate bowls. Beat egg whites in a bowl using an electric mixer until medium peaks form.
  • Combine half-and-half, butter, and flour together in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until white sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Stir white sauce, Parmesan cheese, cauliflower mixture, egg yolks, turmeric, salt, pepper, and curry powder together in a bowl; gently fold in egg whites using a spatula or wide knife. Pour egg mixture into a glass baking dish. Sprinkle paprika over egg mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and set in the middle, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 234.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHEDDAR CAULIFLOWER QUICHE



Cheddar Cauliflower Quiche image

A dear friend shared this recipe one year when we both had an abundance of cauliflower from our gardens. My husband and I enjoy this so much that I make it for breakfast, lunch and dinner! -Tracy Watson, Hobson, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
3 tablespoons cold whole milk
4 cups chopped fresh cauliflower, cooked
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until mixture forms a ball. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Unwrap dough. On a floured surface; roll out to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Place in pie plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer., Spoon cauliflower into crust; top with almonds. In a blender, combine eggs, milk, mayonnaise, 1-1/4 cups cheese, nutmeg and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Pour over almonds; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 calories, Fat 41g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

CAULIFLOWER-CRUSTED QUICHE RECIPE BY TASTY



Cauliflower-Crusted Quiche Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cauliflower, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, eggs, milk, feta cheese, pepper, olive oil, asparagus, baby spinach, green onions

Provided by Olivia Blum

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
6 eggs, divided
1 cup milk
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
½ teaspoon pepper
½ tablespoon olive oil
8 spears asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch (2 cm) pieces
4 cups baby spinach
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Add the cauliflower to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely crumbled.
  • Place in microwave-safe dish and microwave for 5 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  • Place cooked cauliflower into a towel and squeeze out as much water as possible. Discard liquid.
  • Add the cauliflower to a bowl with 1 egg, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a bowl.
  • Press crust mixture evenly into tart plate, making sure to go up the sides of the plate.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden. Set aside to cool.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 5 eggs, milk, crumbled feta cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  • In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add asparagus pieces and cook until slightly tender.
  • Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Place asparagus and spinach mixture on the bottom of the cooked cauliflower crust. Pour egg and cheese mixture over the top and sprinkle with green onions.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until quiche is set and slightly golden.
  • Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 5 grams

IMPOSSIBLE QUICHE



Impossible Quiche image

Easy, quick quiche recipe using Bisquick as a base. You can subsitute other veggies for the mushrooms if you prefer.

Provided by Kimke

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 quiche

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
2 cups milk (can use skim)
1 cup shredded cheese (swiss or cheddar)
4 eggs
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup Bisquick baking mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme (fresh is best)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Lightly grease a 9-10 inch pie plate.
  • Sprinkle mushrooms, cheese, and onion evenly over bottom of pie plate.
  • Place remaining ingredients in blender, cover, and blend on high for 1 minute (or whisk by hand until mixed well).
  • Pour into pie plate.
  • Bake until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean (50-55 minutes).
  • Let stand 5 minues before cutting.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1310.5, Fat 75.5, SaturatedFat 37.2, Cholesterol 987.8, Sodium 2970.8, Carbohydrate 84.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 14.6, Protein 75.7

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to grate the cauliflower. This will save you time and effort, and it will also result in more evenly grated cauliflower.
  • Be sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the cauliflower as possible. This will help to prevent the quiche from becoming watery.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your quiche. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the quiche. The center of the quiche should be just set, but not firm.
  • Let the quiche cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This impossible cauliflower quiche is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional quiche. It is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The quiche is also a great way to sneak in some vegetables into your diet. With its creamy texture and flavorful filling, this quiche is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this impossible cauliflower quiche a try.

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