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Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche

Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche for Easy Meal Prep

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Enjoy a delicious Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche, perfect for breakfast or dinner, packed with protein and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quiche Mixture
  • 6 large Eggs can use egg whites for lower calories
  • 1 cup Milk swap for almond or dairy-free milk
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese can substitute with ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach fresh is best, but frozen can work if drained
  • 1 medium Diced Onion can substitute with shallots
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper can substitute with zucchini or mushrooms
For the Finish
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (like Cheddar) can use mozzarella or feta
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning can use fresh herbs to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9-inch pie dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add spinach, cooking until wilted.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cottage cheese, and Italian seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Fold the sautéed vegetables into the egg mixture along with shredded cheese.
  5. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish, pour in the quiche mixture, smoothing out the top.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and set in the center.
  7. Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Drain spinach well if using frozen to avoid a soggy quiche. Fresh vegetables are preferred for better flavor.

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