Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche
This light yet satisfying crustless quiche combines creamy cottage cheese with fresh spinach, sweet bell peppers, and melty cheddar. Perfect for a make-ahead lunch or brunch, it bakes up fluffy with a
15
Prep Time
35
Cook Time
50
Total Time
6
Servings
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This light yet satisfying crustless quiche combines creamy cottage cheese with fresh spinach, sweet bell peppers, and melty cheddar. Perfect for a make-ahead lunch or brunch, it bakes up fluffy with a golden edge and packs 15g of protein per serving.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) pie dish.
Step 2
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
Step 3
3. In a large bowl, whisk cottage cheese, eggs, milk, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Step 4
4. Stir in sautéed vegetables and ¾ cup (90g) of shredded cheese. Pour mixture into prepared dish. Top with remaining cheese.
Step 5
5. Bake 35–40 minutes until edges are golden and center is set (no jiggle when shaken).
Step 6
6. Cool 5 minutes before slicing into 6 wedges.
You Must Know
- ✓Squeeze excess moisture from cooked spinach with a clean kitchen towel to prevent a soggy quiche.
- ✓For extra-fluffy texture, blend cottage cheese until smooth before mixing with eggs.
- ✓Let quiche rest 5–10 minutes after baking for cleaner slices.
Chef's Notes
Squeeze excess moisture from cooked spinach with a clean kitchen towel to prevent a soggy quiche.
For extra-fluffy texture, blend cottage cheese until smooth before mixing with eggs.
Let quiche rest 5–10 minutes after baking for cleaner slices.
Serving Suggestions
Pair with a crisp green salad and crusty whole-grain bread for a balanced lunch. Also excellent for weekend brunch with fresh fruit.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
212
Calories
15g
Protein
8g
Carbs
12g
Fat
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Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche
This light yet satisfying crustless quiche combines creamy cottage cheese with fresh spinach, sweet bell peppers, and melty cheddar. Perfect for a make-ahead lunch or brunch, it bakes up fluffy with a
Ingredients (12)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) pie dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk cottage cheese, eggs, milk, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in sautéed vegetables and ¾ cup (90g) of shredded cheese. Pour mixture into prepared dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until edges are golden and center is set (no jiggle when shaken).
- Cool 5 minutes before slicing into 6 wedges.
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