Description
This Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche is a wholesome and delicious dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Loaded with fresh spinach, sautéed onions and peppers, creamy cottage cheese, and melted cheddar, this quiche offers a nutritious, low-carb alternative to traditional crusted quiches. Baked until golden and fluffy, it’s easy to make and full of comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
Dairy and Eggs
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or half cheddar, half mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup milk
Others
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the quiche.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper and cook until they are soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Cook Spinach and Season: Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Mix Egg and Dairy Base: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cottage cheese until the mixture is smooth. Stir in Italian seasoning along with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in the shredded cheese and the sautéed vegetable mixture into the egg mixture, ensuring everything is evenly combined.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9-inch pie dish to prevent sticking. Pour the quiche mixture evenly into the dish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the quiche to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese with a blend of mozzarella and cheddar for a milder flavor.
- For a richer texture, use whole milk, but low-fat milk also works well.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini if desired.
- This quiche can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- For a gluten-free option, this recipe is naturally crustless and gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cottage cheese quiche, crustless quiche, spinach quiche, healthy breakfast, low carb quiche, easy quiche recipe
