Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche
This Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche is a protein-packed, gluten-free, and low-carb dish made with eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, and cheddar. It’s an easy, healthy option for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg, red pepper flakes, or other preferred seasonings
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined.
- Stir in the thawed, drained spinach, shredded cheddar, chopped onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze all excess water from the spinach to prevent a watery quiche.
- Substitute cottage cheese with ricotta or Greek yogurt if desired.
- This quiche is great served warm, cold, or at room temperature.
- Bake in muffin tins for portioned, portable servings (adjust bake time to 20–25 minutes).
- Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
