Here’s a Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche that’s fluffy, savory, and super easy.
Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat both work)
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 cup frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or feta are great)
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional but 🔥)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg or paprika (optional)
- Cooking spray or butter for the dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a small baking dish or pie plate.
- Blend cottage cheese (optional but recommended) until smooth for a creamier texture.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, then mix in cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and spices.
- Stir in spinach, shredded cheese, onion, and garlic.
- Pour into dish and spread evenly.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until set in the center and lightly golden.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing (it firms up nicely).
Why it slaps
- 💪 High protein
- 🥧 No crust = lighter + gluten-free
- 🥬 Sneaky veggies
- 🧀 Creamy without heavy cream