Irresistible Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche Recipe
This Irresistible Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche is a delicious and healthy savory dish featuring a creamy blend of cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, this crustless quiche is easy to prepare and bake, offering a low-carb alternative to traditional quiches with a flavorful and satisfying texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Quiche Base
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish generously with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the finely chopped onion until it becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. This brings out the sweetness and balances the flavors in the quiche.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sautéed onions, chopped spinach, eggs, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir everything thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Assemble Quiche: Pour the mixture evenly into the greased baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top to create a deliciously golden and cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Bake until the quiche is set through (a knife inserted should come out clean) and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing. This helps it firm up for clean slices.
Notes
- This quiche is naturally gluten-free due to the absence of a crust, making it ideal for those with gluten sensitivities.
- For a creamier texture, use whole milk cottage cheese or blend the cottage cheese before mixing.
- You can substitute cheddar with other cheeses like mozzarella or Swiss for different flavors.
- Fresh spinach can be replaced with frozen spinach (thawed and drained) if fresh is unavailable.
- Season to taste, especially if using salted cheese or substitute ingredients.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
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