🥬 Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche
This high-protein, low-carb quiche is light, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep. The cottage cheese keeps it creamy without needing a crust.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or ½ cup frozen, thawed & drained)
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup milk (optional, for extra fluffiness)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9-inch pie dish or small baking dish. - Sauté vegetables
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Cook onion and garlic until soft (2–3 minutes).
Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat. - Mix egg base
In a bowl, whisk eggs.
Stir in cottage cheese, shredded cheese, milk (if using), salt, pepper, and nutmeg. - Combine
Fold in the sautéed spinach mixture. - Bake
Pour into prepared dish.
Bake 30–35 minutes, or until center is set and top is lightly golden. - Cool & Serve
Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🔥 Tips for Success
- Drain excess liquid from spinach to prevent a watery quiche.
- Blend the cottage cheese first for a smoother texture (optional).
- Add mushrooms, feta, or sun-dried tomatoes for variation.
🥗 Serving Ideas
- Fresh tomato salad
- Avocado slices
- Whole grain toast
- Mixed greens with vinaigrette
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A high-protein macro breakdown
- A keto version
- Or a meal-prep freezer guide 😊
