Irresistible Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche Recipe
A delicious and healthy crustless quiche featuring creamy cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for a brunch or light meal, this quiche combines sautéed onions and flavorful seasonings baked to golden perfection without the need for a crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Dairy
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 4 large eggs
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Others
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Onions: In a pan over medium heat, sauté the finely chopped onions until they are softened and translucent, which should take about 5 minutes. This step brings out their sweetness and adds depth to the quiche.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sautéed onions, chopped spinach, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese and mix all ingredients thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
- Assemble Quiche: Pour the mixture into the prepared greased baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top to create a golden, cheesy crust during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The quiche is done when it is set in the center and has a golden brown color on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the quiche to cool slightly before slicing. This helps it set further, making it easier to serve.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor, but frozen spinach can be substituted if thawed and drained well.
- You can add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for variety.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the nonstick spray and cheese are certified gluten-free.
- Store leftovers refrigerated and consume within 3 days.
Keywords: crustless quiche, cottage cheese, spinach, cheddar cheese, brunch recipe, healthy quiche
