Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche Recipe
A healthy and delicious crustless quiche featuring a creamy blend of cottage cheese, fresh spinach, sautéed onions, and cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make quiche is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light meal and is baked to golden perfection without any crust, keeping it low in carbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Quiche Mixture
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the quiche.
- Sauté Onions. In a pan over medium heat, sauté the finely chopped onions until they become soft and translucent, which should take about 5 minutes. This enhances their flavor and brings sweetness to the quiche.
- Mix Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sautéed onions, chopped spinach, eggs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir everything together well to create a uniform mixture.
- Assemble Quiche. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top for a golden, cheesy crust.
- Bake. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The quiche is done when it is set in the middle and golden brown on top. Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different leafy green flavor.
- For a dairy-free option, replace cottage cheese and cheddar with plant-based alternatives.
- Adding herbs like dill or chives can enhance the flavor profile.
- Ensure the quiche is fully set before removing from the oven to avoid a runny center.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
Keywords: crustless quiche, cottage cheese quiche, spinach quiche, healthy breakfast, low carb quiche, baked quiche, vegetarian quiche
