Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche
Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche is a light, fluffy, and protein-rich dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Made without a crust, this easy quiche recipe features creamy cottage cheese, eggs, and spinach for a low‑carb, gluten‑free meal that’s wholesome and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
6 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese (full‑fat or 2%)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Swiss, mozzarella, or feta)
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (or ½ cup frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
¼ cup milk (or non‑dairy milk)
1 clove garlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
½ tsp onion powder or 2 tbsp chopped scallions
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Optional Add‑ins: ¼ cup chopped mushrooms; ¼ cup sun‑dried tomatoes or diced bell peppers; fresh herbs (dill or basil); pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9‑inch pie dish or baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs until smooth.
Stir in cottage cheese, milk, cheddar cheese, garlic, onion powder (or scallions), salt, and pepper.
Fold in chopped spinach and any optional vegetables or herbs.
Pour mixture into prepared dish and smooth the top.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until puffed, golden, and set in the center.
Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
For a dairy‑free version, use plant‑based milk and cheese alternatives.
Bake in muffin tins for individual meal‑prep portions.
Add cooked veggies like mushrooms or peppers for variety.
Great served with a side salad or fruit for a balanced meal.
Can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
