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Irresistible Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche

A light, protein-packed crustless quiche made with cottage cheese, spinach, and herbs. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat or low-fat
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup spinach fresh or frozen (squeezed dry)
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
  • 0.25 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp oregano optional
  • 0.5 tsp basil optional

Equipment

  • Pie dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. Sauté onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic for 1 minute.
  3. Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil in a large bowl.
  4. Stir in spinach and the sautéed onion/garlic mixture.
  5. Fold in shredded cheese.
  6. Pour mixture into the pie dish and smooth the top.
  7. Bake 30–35 minutes until center is set and top is lightly golden.

Notes

Blend cottage cheese for an extra smooth custard if desired.