Description
A delicious and healthy crustless quiche made with cottage cheese and fresh spinach, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, optional
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or similar-sized baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. If there’s excess liquid, drain it well to prevent a watery quiche.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Stir in the cottage cheese and shredded cheddar until evenly combined. For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese before adding it.
- Fold the cooked spinach, onion, and garlic into the egg mixture. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top if desired.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the edges are set, the center is no longer liquid, and the top is lightly golden. The center should reach 160°F for food safety.
- Remove the quiche from the oven and let it rest for 5–10 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or herbs to customize the flavor.
- This quiche can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 180mg