Description
This Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche is a healthy, protein-packed, low-carb dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or light dinners. It’s easy to make, gluten-free, and incredibly versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 oz (about 5 cups packed) fresh spinach
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan, nutmeg (if using), salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Stir the spinach mixture into the blended custard. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is just set and the top is lightly golden. Tent with foil if the edges brown too quickly.
- Let the quiche rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen spinach—just thaw and squeeze out excess moisture before using.
- For extra creaminess, swap half the cottage cheese with ricotta or add 2 tablespoons cream cheese.
- Add-ins like sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, or crumbled feta can elevate flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze individual slices for easy meals later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche, crustless quiche, spinach egg bake, low carb breakfast, vegetarian quiche