Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche 

Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche 🥚🧀🌿

A high-protein, low-carb breakfast or brunch dish—fluffy, cheesy, and packed with veggies!

⏰ Prep Time: 10 mins | 🍳 Cook Time: 35-40 mins | 🍴 Servings: 6

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 5 oz (140g) fresh spinach, roughly chopped (or frozen, thawed & drained)

• 1 cup (225g) full-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth if preferred)

• 4 large eggs

• ½ cup (120ml) milk (or unsweetened almond milk)

• ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan

• ½ cup (60g) shredded cheddar (or mozzarella)

• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

📌 Instructions

1️⃣ Sauté Veggies:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or quiche pan.

2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft (3 mins), then add garlic and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts (2-3 mins). Remove from heat.

2️⃣ Mix Egg Base:

1. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cottage cheese, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.

2. Stir in sautéed veggies and cheddar cheese.

3️⃣ Bake:

1. Pour mixture into the greased dish. Sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.

2. Bake 35-40 mins until the center is set and edges are golden.

4️⃣ Serve:

Let cool 5 mins, then slice. Serve warm with hot sauce or fresh tomatoes.

💡 Tips & Variations:

✅ Extra protein? Add diced ham, cooked bacon, or smoked salmon.
✅ Keto-friendly? Use heavy cream instead of milk.
✅ Veggie swaps: Try mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini.
✅ Meal prep: Refrigerate for 3 days or freeze slices for later!

This light yet filling quiche is perfect for a healthy start to your day. Let me know if you try it! 😊🍳