Cottage Cheese Spinach No Crust Quiche (Print Version)
Light, protein-rich crustless quiche with cottage cheese, spinach, and herbs. Ready in under an hour for any meal.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy & Eggs
01 - 1 cup cottage cheese
02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup milk or dairy-free alternative
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
→ Vegetables
05 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
06 - 1/2 cup diced onion
→ Herbs & Seasonings
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish lightly with oil or cooking spray.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion in a small amount of oil until translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth and well combined. Stir in shredded cheese and fresh herbs if using.
04 - Add the cooked spinach and onion mixture to the egg mixture. Mix thoroughly to distribute vegetables evenly throughout.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish. Use a spatula to smooth the top surface evenly.
06 - Bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is set and the top is lightly golden brown. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean.
07 - Allow the quiche to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This helps the custard set properly for cleaner cuts. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the kind of breakfast that actually keeps you full until lunch without the carb crash
- You can prep everything the night before and just pop it in the oven during morning chaos
02 -
- The center will still look slightly jiggly when you pull it out but it continues cooking as it cools
- Squeezing thawed frozen spinach in a clean towel removes moisture that would otherwise make the quiche watery
03 -
- Room temperature eggs blend more smoothly into the cottage cheese mixture
- Letting the quiche rest on the counter for 10 minutes makes slicing so much cleaner