Description
This Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s a healthy option for any meal.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
Quiche Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or half cheddar, half mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Prepare Quiche Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and cottage cheese. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in the shredded cheese and the cooked vegetable mixture until well combined.
- Grease and Bake: Grease a 9-inch pie dish and pour in the mixture, spreading evenly. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: crustless quiche, spinach quiche, cottage cheese recipe
