Everyone grew up eating McDonalds so what better way to change up breakfast than to make a keto quiche, McGriddle Style! While my upbringing consisted of McDonalds orange juice, hash browns and pancakes, Matt always got the McGriddle and after trying this recipe, boy, do I feel like I missed out!
Make An Easy Quiche With A Keto Crust:
While making a quiche may seem straightforward, the goal with this keto quiche recipe is to come away with a very smooth, and creamy egg finish. The combination of the salty bacon and cheese, creamy eggs and sweet, dense crust is the perfect way to start off any morning with the family. The steps below will land you the perfect McGriddle style keto quiche!
Find The Perfect Low Carb Crust
Having a solid base is always key in any recipe, and in this recipe that calls for a sweet low carb crust. When you’re trying to recreate a healthier, tastier version of the McDonalds McGriddle a crust is mandatory. So, we’ve pulled out our perfect every time, sweet and dense, low carb pie crust and put it to use to bring you your new favorite keto recipe! Pro Tip: You can easily prep this pie crust ahead of time and freeze for up to a 1 month or refrigerate up to three days if you want to get ahead on this keto quiche. It takes less than 30 minutes!
Make The Quiche Filling
The key to a delicious quiche filling is finding the right ratio of egg to heavy cream, and I guarantee you’ll be surprised at what the perfect ratio is. I originally thought more eggs would be best, but I’ve come to realize that you want a higher portion of the filling to the made of heavy cream. This creates a creamier, softer filling texture. A 4:1 ratio will create the perfect filling base without overpowering the the other ingredients with an eggy flavor.
Keep The Add-Ins Simple
Before we assemble all that is left to do is choose your add-ins. Some people like to go heavy, and normally I would be one of those people, but with this McGriddle remake we kept it simple with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. Keeping it simple highlights all aspects of this keto quiche from the subtly sweet crust and creamy filling, to the salty bacon and cheese. Anywhere from two to three add-ins is the perfect ratio to filling. It allows all the different flavors and textures to be highlighted equally and won’t overwhelm your taste buds!
Add The Right Amount Of Cheese
For any quiche recipe that calls for using four large eggs, including this keto quiche, you want just the right ratio of cheese and that is exactly one cup. It not only adds a lot of flavor, but creates the perfect “mouth feel” for the final product. The secrets to a great quiche make all the difference when you’ve been making them wrong for so long!
Assemble Your Easy Low Carb Quiche
Now, the fun part. So you’ve placed your crust in the bottom of you pie dish and poked holes in the crust or topped it with a weight. Poking holes in the crust is a must, unless you use pie weights, to prevent it from rising and cracking. Once the crust has baked and cooled for a bit you get to place your add-ins in the bottom and pour over the cream and egg mixture. Bake, cool, and slice up for family and friends. It’s as simple as that!Note: Quiches are one of the easiest and sometimes most impressive meals to serve at a brunch or gathering. Keep this recipe handy along with our Keto Bagles and Cauliflower Hash Browns for the perfect spread!
The Best Keto Quiche!
The combination of the creamy, cheesy eggs with a sweet crust and drizzle of
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Keto Quiche | McGriddle Style
What You Need:
Ingredients:
Crust
Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp pink salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
Crust
- When making the sweet pie curst add in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Chill for 30-60 minutes in the fridge to firm up prior to rolling out.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Roll the chilled pie crust between two sheets of parchment paper and transfer to your pie/tart pan. Form the crust to the sides of the pan and remove any excess.
- Line the inside of the pie crust with a square of parchment paper and fill to the edges with pie weights or use another oven safe pan/pot (as shown in video) to prevent crust from inflating.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes, until pale golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Reduce oven temp to 350 degrees F.
Filling
- Combine the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Using a hand mixer, blend until well combined.
- Layer the bacon and cheese in the bottom of the pie crust, then pour the egg mixture on top.
- Cover the edges with foil or a pie crust shield if they are very exposed, then bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted 2 inches from the edge comes out clean.
- The center will be set but still slightly jiggly. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
- Best stored in the fridge in glass container up to 5 days.
Video:
Notes
Yields: 8 Slices **For a higher protein, lower fat version feel free to change the ratio of heavy cream to eggs!
Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
That looks amazing!
I made your pumpkin pie and also your savory pie crust yesterday and they are fantastic. I wanted to suggest another alternative to a sweetener. It is called Just Like Sugar. I have used it for a couple years and it is the best, all natural I have ever used. I am hypoglycemic and I do not get a reaction from this like I do the others….
Is it possible to bake the filling without the crust? If so, what adjustments would I need to make to baking time, and or prep for the baking dish?
Yes you could definitely do this and make a crustless quiche. The cooking time would most likely be close to the same (45 min) since in this recipe the crust is cooked separately first. You could start checking it at around 30 min and go from there! Let us know if it works out!
Made with sausage instead of bacon. It was amazing. Also first time I didn’t burn my crust, so giving recipe a sixth star!
We are having the leftovers for Sunday brunch and my 9yr old son said, “Eating the quiche is like eating little bites of joy.” Thanks a lot for this recipe!
I haven’t had a McGriddle for years but this takes me right back. Perfect!!
How many carbs does the heavy cream have? The one I have says 1 carb to in tbsp. That’s alot of carbs 🙁
I have an almond allergy. I am new to keto and bought some lupine flour, but there are very few recipes for it. I made a quiche crust using A very similar recipe to yours with 50/50 mix of hazelnut and lupine flours. No egg, baking powder, or coconut flour. Came out OK. Perhaps you could experiment with the lupine flour and come up with some nice recipes for those of us who can’t tolerate almonds.
I’m fixing to try this crust with it! Maybe try this 🙂
Thank you for this recipe!! I have a couple of questions:
~ Do I have to use Pink salt? Why do you use it?
~ Is sugar-free Jello on the Keto plan?
I make this often because it’s AMAZING!! This time, however, I divided the crust into 2, and made 2 quiches! If you like a lot of crust then don’t do that, but my family and I enjoy just a little thin crust, so there you go! Two for one! 🙂
I love this recipe… I like to make it without the crust in the morning and its a fast and delicious recipe in the morning… the whole family loves it
Can’t wait to try this one!!
Hi guys;
Just wanted to let you know that I made the savory pie crust with the quiche, and the blueberry walnut loaf. They were both amazing!
Thank you so much for caring and sharing.
Pammy
So glad you loved them!
Hi guys,
I’m thinking about Matt, Megha and the baby today, hoping that soon we’ll all get to see pics of the new addition! So excited for you both!! I love these email video thingys you send out each week. Love the new products vids, the new recipe vids and what you are eating today vids. Love ’em all.
oxoxo
Renee
Have you tried using half vanilla extract and half maple extract in the crust?
Have you tried Choc Zero syrup? Seen other YouTubers rave about it. Maybe a taste rest video?
Fun recipe! Thank you for your addition to my quality-of-life, Matt and Megha.
FYI, Matt mentioned that Walden maple syrup is passable, but there’s a keto maple syrup that is stupendously good. ALL-U-LOSE brand makes a maple flavor syrup sweetened with allulose that tastes remarkably like natural maple syrup. No funky chemical aftertaste and no regretful evening on the toilet.
I make maple mustard and maple butter. I don’t tell non-keto guests that’s it’s something special and they don’t seem to notice.
Wishing you a safe and easy delivery of Baby G.
Dana
Gorgeous.
We are waiting for the baby too….
Blessings on you,Matt, baby, all your sweet animal critters.
barbo
THANKS GUYS IM GOING TO TRY THIS RIGHT NOW
I can’t wait to try this one this weekend for Sunday brunch. I have followed you for almost 3 years. Love the diverse recipes. I am thinking of fall coming. I need a casserole or some one dish. What is your favorite ?