Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche
If you’re searching for a quick, nutritious meal that tantalizes your taste buds, look no further than this Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche. This crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, combining protein-rich cottage cheese and fresh spinach with the rich flavor of cheddar cheese. Best of all, it’s crustless, allowing you to indulge in all the delightful flavors without the extra carbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté diced onion and bell pepper in olive oil over medium heat until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes). Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cottage cheese. Add Italian seasoning and more salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold sautéed vegetables and shredded cheese into the egg mixture.
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish and pour in the mixture evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown on top and the center is set.
- Allow cooling for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg