Description
This Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche is a protein-rich, gluten-free meal filled with creamy cottage cheese, tender spinach, sautéed veggies, and melted cheese—all without the crust!
Ingredients
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a cheddar/mozzarella blend)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
3. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cottage cheese. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
5. Fold in shredded cheese, then stir in sautéed vegetables until evenly mixed.
6. Grease a 9-inch pie dish. Pour in the mixture and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set and top is golden. Let cool 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
– Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
– Substitute kale or chard if you don’t have spinach.
– Shred your own cheese for better melt and fewer additives.
– Mini quiches? Use a muffin tin and reduce baking time to ~25 minutes.
– Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 45
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 390
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 165