Description
This Cottage Cheese And Spinach Crustless Quiche is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines creamy cottage cheese with vibrant spinach, all baked into a fluffy egg base. Perfect for any meal of the day, it’s a versatile and satisfying option that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach
- 6 Large Eggs
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese (sharp cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 Onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup Milk or Cream (whole milk or half-and-half)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Pinch of Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch pie plate or an 8×8 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a medium skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the finely diced onion and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, then transfer to a colander to cool. Squeeze out as much excess water as possible from the spinach.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the large eggs until well beaten. Add the drained cottage cheese, milk or half-and-half, salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg, whisking until well combined.
- Add the squeezed spinach, sautéed onion and garlic, and shredded cheese to the egg mixture. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pour the quiche mixture into the prepared pie plate or baking dish and tap gently on the counter to settle the mixture.
- Bake for about 40-50 minutes until the center is set and a knife inserted comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
- Let the quiche cool on a wire rack for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40-50 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Squeeze out excess moisture from the spinach to prevent a watery quiche. Ensure the pan is well-greased to avoid sticking. Feel free to customize with other vegetables or herbs.