Marry Me Quiche is a crustless quiche filled with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, shallots, fresh oregano and creamy goat cheese. It’s an easy, flavor-packed breakfast or brunch recipe that’s special enough for entertaining but simple enough to make for the weekend.

You’ve probably heard of Marry Me Chicken—the popular dish made with sun-dried tomatoes, herbs and a creamy sauce that’s supposedly so good it could inspire a marriage proposal. This quiche takes inspiration from those same flavors and turns them into a delicious breakfast or brunch.

And there’s no pie crust needed for this one! The filling is baked directly in a pie plate, which keeps the recipe easy and lets all of those wonderful Mediterranean-inspired flavors shine.

Why Is It Called Marry Me Quiche?

The “Marry Me” name comes from the idea that a recipe is so delicious that the person you make it for might just want to marry you!

Marry Me recipes usually feature some combination of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, herbs and something creamy. Try Marry Me Pork Chops, Marry Me Chicken Lasagna and Marry Me Chicken Soup. For this quiche, goat cheese provides that creamy element, while spinach and shallots round everything out.

Will someone actually propose after eating it? No promises. But it’s definitely a quiche worth making!

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Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s a little more information about the key ingredients:

Sun-Dried Tomato Oil: Don’t throw away the flavorful oil from your jar of sun-dried tomatoes! You’ll use a tablespoon of it to sauté the vegetables.
Shallot: Shallots have a slightly milder and sweeter flavor than regular onions and work particularly well with eggs.
Garlic: Fresh garlic adds plenty of flavor to the vegetable mixture.
Fresh Oregano: Fresh oregano is wonderful with sun-dried tomatoes. Chop it finely before adding it to the skillet.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes since you’ll need some of their oil for cooking.
Baby Spinach: Five ounces may look like a lot when you put it into the skillet, but spinach cooks down considerably.
Eggs: You’ll need eight large eggs for this crustless quiche.
Half-and-Half and Whole Milk: Using a combination gives the egg filling a nice creamy consistency without making it overly rich.
Spicy Brown Mustard: This is a small addition that gives the egg mixture a little extra tang and depth of flavor.
Goat Cheese: Creamy, tangy goat cheese is perfect with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Some goes into the filling and the rest is sprinkled on top.

How to Make Marry Me Quiche

Prepare the pan. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 9-inch pie pan with nonstick spray.
Cook the vegetables. Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet. Add the shallots and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic, oregano and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
Add the spinach and continue cooking and stirring until it has wilted. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
Make the egg mixture. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, milk, spicy brown mustard, salt and pepper. Fold in the cooled spinach mixture and most of the crumbled goat cheese, reserving some cheese for the top.
Bake. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie pan and sprinkle the remaining goat cheese over the top. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and lightly browned around the edges. If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely cover it with a piece of foil.

Let the quiche cool for a few minutes before slicing.

How Do You Know When a Crustless Quiche Is Done?

The edges should look set and lightly browned, while the center should be just set. If you gently move the pie plate, you don’t want to see liquid egg moving around in the center.

Try not to overbake the quiche. Eggs continue cooking a little after they’re removed from the oven, so you can take it out when the very center still has the slightest jiggle.

Let it rest for about 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. This gives the filling time to finish setting and makes it easier to cut into neat wedges.

marry me quiche with slices taken out and then two slices on plates

Recipe Tips

Use the sun-dried tomato oil. It’s packed with flavor and makes a great cooking oil for the shallots and vegetables.
Cool the spinach mixture slightly. You don’t want to add a piping-hot vegetable mixture directly to the eggs.
Don’t worry about the spinach. Five ounces looks like an enormous amount at first, but it wilts down quickly.
Reserve some goat cheese for the top. Those little pockets of browned goat cheese make the finished quiche especially pretty.
Watch the browning. If your quiche is getting too brown before the center is set, loosely tent it with foil for the remainder of the baking time.

Can You Make Quiche Ahead of Time?

Yes. That’s one of the reasons quiche is such a great recipe for entertaining.

You can bake the Marry Me Quiche ahead of time, let it cool and refrigerate it. When you’re ready to serve, reheat individual slices in the microwave or warm the entire quiche, covered loosely with foil, in the oven.

It’s also delicious at room temperature, which makes it especially convenient for a brunch buffet.

How to Store Leftover Quiche

Cover leftover quiche or transfer individual slices to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 to 4 days.

Reheat slices gently in the microwave, toaster oven or conventional oven. Avoid overheating, which can make the eggs rubbery.

Can I Substitute Another Cheese?

Yes. Goat cheese gives this Marry Me Quiche its distinctive creamy, tangy flavor, but you can substitute another cheese if goat cheese isn’t your favorite.

Feta would be our first choice. It pairs beautifully with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, although it won’t melt quite as creamily as goat cheese.

You could also try shredded Gruyère, fontina or mozzarella. Parmesan would be delicious too, especially combined with one of the other cheeses.

Can I Add a Crust?

Yes! Although this recipe is designed to be a crustless quiche, you can certainly bake it in a pie crust.

Use a 9-inch unbaked pie crust fitted into your pie plate. Because adding a crust changes the baking process, I’d recommend partially baking the crust first so the bottom doesn’t become soggy.

Keep in mind that you may not be able to fit quite as much filling into the pan once the crust is added.

What to Serve with Marry Me Quiche

For breakfast or brunch, serve the quiche with fresh fruit, berries, breakfast potatoes or a simple green salad.

It’s also substantial enough for lunch or a light dinner. Pair a slice with a leafy green salad tossed in vinaigrette and some crusty bread.

For a larger brunch, add muffins, coffee cake or cinnamon rolls and a bowl of fresh fruit.

A New Way to Make a Marry Me Recipe

If you love the flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach and creamy cheese, this Marry Me Quiche is a fun way to bring them to the breakfast table.

It’s colorful, packed with flavor and easy to prepare without having to fuss with a crust. Serve it for a weekend breakfast, Mother’s Day, Easter brunch, a bridal shower or any occasion that calls for something a little more special than scrambled eggs.

And if you’re actually hoping for a proposal? This quiche certainly can’t hurt!