Description
Start your day with this light, savory, and satisfying Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche. Packed with protein and low in carbs, this easy recipe combines fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and iron-rich spinach into a deliciously wholesome breakfast or brunch. It’s perfect for meal prep, family brunches, or any time you need quick breakfast ideas, healthy snacks, or dinner ideas that won’t take all day. Whether you’re following a gluten-free lifestyle or just love food ideas that balance nutrition with comfort, this easy recipe delivers.
Ingredients
6 large eggs
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped fresh spinach (or thawed and drained frozen spinach)
1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well blended.
3. Stir in cottage cheese, shredded cheeses, spinach, green onions, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
4. Pour mixture into the prepared pie dish and spread evenly.
5. Bake for 35–40 minutes until set in the center and lightly golden on top.
6. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a smoother texture, pulse the cottage cheese in a blender before mixing.
This quiche reheats well in the microwave or oven and can be frozen in slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: quick breakfast, healthy snack, brunch, easy recipe, crustless quiche, breakfast ideas