Description
This Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche is a low-carb, healthy dish filled with creamy cottage cheese, eggs, sautéed spinach, and mozzarella. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, this savory quiche is easy to make and full of nutritious flavor, without the extra carbs from a crust.
Ingredients
1½ cups cottage cheese
4 eggs
1 cup sautéed spinach + chopped onion
A pinch of nutmeg
½ cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
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Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a pie dish or similar-sized baking dish.
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Prepare the spinach mixture: Sauté spinach and chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and wilted. Set aside to cool slightly.
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Mix the egg base: Whisk cottage cheese, eggs, and a pinch of nutmeg together in a large bowl until smooth and fully combined.
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Combine and add mozzarella: Stir in the sautéed spinach and onion mixture. Fold in shredded mozzarella.
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Bake the quiche: Pour the mixture into the prepared pie dish, smoothing the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown on top and set in the center.
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Cool and serve: Let the quiche cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Add other sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
Use cheddar, feta, or your favorite cheese in place of mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
