Crispy Zucchini & Ham Tortilla Quiche

freshly baked crispy zucchini and ham tortilla quiche with golden brown edges and melty cheese

Crispy Zucchini & Ham Tortilla Quiche

A zucchini and ham tortilla quiche made with a crispy tortilla crust, shaved zucchini ribbons, savory ham, and fluffy baked eggs. Golden at the edges and perfect for an easy brunch or make-ahead breakfast.

Course Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword crispy tortilla quiche, crustless quiche alternative, easy brunch quiche, ham and zucchini egg bake, high protein quiche, tortilla quiche, zucchini ham quiche, zucchini quiche no crust

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings slices

Calories 181kcal

Ingredients

1 large flour tortilla of your choice burrito size
2 to 3 medium zucchinis shaved into ribbons
150 to 200 g sliced ham torn into strips
5 large eggs
½ cup shredded mozzarella
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
Salt and black pepper
Optional: pinch chili flakes

Instructions

Preheat: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a round baking dish or cast iron skillet.
Form the crust: Press 1 large flour tortilla firmly into the greased pan, pushing it into the base and up the sides so it hugs the shape and forms a bowl.
Build the spiral: Arrange shaved zucchini ribbons around the outer edge of the tortilla, standing them slightly upright and overlapping. Add a ring of torn ham just inside, then continue alternating zucchini and ham until the base is tightly packed.
Whisk: Crack 5 large eggs into a bowl, season generously with salt and black pepper, and whisk until fully combined.
Pour: Slowly pour the egg mixture over the spiral, lifting a few ribbons gently so the egg flows underneath and fills the gaps.
Cheese: Sprinkle ½ cup shredded mozzarella and ¼ cup grated parmesan evenly over the top. Add a pinch of chili flakes if using.
Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 to 40 minutes until the center is set, the tortilla edges are deeply golden, and the top is lightly browned. Tent loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes if the edges brown too quickly.
Rest: Let the quiche rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing so the spiral holds its shape.

Notes

If your zucchini feels very wet, pat it dry lightly before building the spiral so the center doesn’t get watery.
You can swap the ham for cooked bacon, turkey, or even roasted mushrooms if you want to keep it vegetarian.
A protein or keto tortilla makes this feel lighter and boosts the macros, but a regular flour tortilla works just fine too.
This slices beautifully once rested, so don’t rush that step. It’s worth the patience.

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