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Irresistible Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche

A healthy, protein-packed crustless quiche with creamy cottage cheese and fresh spinach.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cottage Cheese Base
  • 1.5 cups cottage cheese
  • 4 eggs large
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg optional
Vegetable & Cheese Add-ins
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Pie dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. In a skillet, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and spinach; cook until spinach wilts. Cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Stir in sautéed spinach and onions, cheddar, and Parmesan until evenly combined.
  5. Pour mixture into prepared pie dish, spreading evenly.
  6. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and set. Let cool 5–10 minutes.
  7. Garnish with parsley, cherry tomatoes, and paprika. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Drain cottage cheese well to avoid a watery quiche. Can be made ahead and reheated.