Cottage Cheese Spinach Crustless Quiche
A delicious Cottage Cheese Spinach Crustless Quiche that is easy to make and perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie dish or baking pan
- Skillet
- large bowl
- whisk
- spatula
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese well drained
- 1.5 to 2 cups fresh spinach chopped or thawed and squeezed dry frozen spinach
- 0.5 cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan optional but adds savory depth
- 0.25 cup finely chopped onion optional
- 1 clove garlic minced, optional
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for greasing pan
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or baking pan with olive oil or butter.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the onion for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until just wilted, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Stir the sautéed spinach mixture and shredded cheese into the egg mixture until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the quiche is set in the center and lightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
This quiche can be customized with different vegetables or cheeses based on your preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 19gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 390mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
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