A Wild Brunch Recipe: Crustless Cheeseburger Quiche
Are you ready to shake up your weekend brunch game? Look no further! This unconventional dish, inspired by The Culinary Bro-Down cookbook, combines the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with the comfort of a quiche.
The Unlikely Hero: Microwavable Burgers
This recipe calls for microwavable hamburgers, preferably White Castle cheeseburger sliders. Yes, you read that right! These humble burgers are the base of this ingenious dish. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, try using Happy Meal cheeseburgers or quarter pounders instead.
The Magic Happens
Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease a deep casserole dish. Microwave the burgers according to the package instructions, then chop them into 1-inch-square pieces. In a separate bowl, whisk together shredded sharp cheddar cheese, milk or cream, eggs, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the chopped burgers and gently mix by hand, taking care not to mash everything together.
The Finishing Touches
Bake the mixture for 30 minutes, or until it’s golden brown and no longer moist. Remove it from the oven and use a butter knife to loosen the edges from the casserole dish. Flip the quiche over and voilà! Your crustless cheeseburger quiche is ready to devour.
Tips and Variations
For a fancier twist, try using our Bacon Cheddar Meatloaf recipe or our Cheeseburger Pie recipe. And if you’re feeling extra fancy, garnish your quiche with some fresh herbs or a side salad.
The Recipe
Yields: 4-8 servings, depending on your appetite
Difficulty: Easy
Total time: 40 minutes
Active time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 eight-pack microwavable hamburgers (preferably White Castle cheeseburger sliders)
- 1 (12-ounce) package shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 8 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Ketchup, for drizzling
So go ahead, get creative, and indulge in this unconventional brunch treat!
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