Bacon and mushroom crustless quiche

Quick and tasty, this crustless quiche is so easy to make. It’s perfect for a lunch at home, or for pack-up or picnic when you’re out and about.

Ingredients

Low calorie cooking spray
220g bacon, cut into 1cm pieces
110g mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic
3 large eggs
150g fat free cottage cheese
3–4 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
80g reduced fat cheddar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

Remove all visible fat from the bacon and fry for a few minutes. Add the mushrooms garlic, season well and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes then set aside
Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas 5.
Spoon the bacon mixture into a flan dish.
Mix the eggs, cottage cheese, parsley and cheddar cheese in a bowl and spoon over the bacon mixture.
Top with the tomato halves and bake at 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas 5 for 15-20 minutes until just set.
Tip: On an Extra Easy day, serve hot or cold with baby potatoes and a large salad. Vegetarians, swap bacon for Quorn ham pieces for extra flavour – delicious!

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