Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche
Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche is a delightful, protein-packed dish that’s perfect for any meal of the day. This easy recipe combines fresh spinach, creamy cottage cheese, and flavorful spices into a wholesome quiche that can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Whether you’re preparing it for a cozy family dinner or serving it at brunch with friends, this crustless quiche offers great versatility and nutrition without compromising on taste. Perfectly baked to a golden finish, each slice delivers a satisfying blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté diced onion and bell pepper until soft.
- Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted; season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Fold in the sautéed vegetables and shredded cheese into the egg mixture.
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish and pour in the mixture evenly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing; serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg