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5-Star Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche

Delicious 5-Star Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche

Enjoy this 5-Star Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche, a light and nutritious dish perfect for any meal.
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: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or butter for additional flavor
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper any color
  • 5 cups Fresh Baby Spinach or frozen, drained
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese full-fat or low-fat
  • 6 large Eggs can substitute half with egg whites
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or mozzarella or goat cheese
  • 0.5 cups Milk can substitute half with heavy cream
For Flavor Enhancements
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or dried basil or oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • 9-inch Pie Dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for perfect cooking.
    5-Star Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche
  2. Sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper in olive oil for 3-4 minutes, then add spinach and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
    5-Star Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche
  3. Whisk together eggs and milk in a bowl, then fold in cottage cheese, seasoning with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
    5-Star Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche
  4. Combine the sautéed vegetables with the egg and cottage cheese mixture, folding in the shredded cheddar cheese.
    5-Star Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche
  5. Grease a 9-inch pie dish and pour the mixture into it, spreading evenly.
    5-Star Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown.
    5-Star Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche
  7. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing into wedges.
    5-Star Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For fluffier eggs, whisk them vigorously before mixing. Drain spinach well if using frozen, and add fresh herbs to elevate flavor.

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