Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche

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Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche

Light • Fluffy • Low-Carb • High-Protein

⭐ Why You’ll Love It

  • No crust → fewer calories, less prep

  • Cottage cheese makes it extra creamy & fluffy

  • Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or meal-prep

  • Naturally gluten-free & customizable

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

🥚 Base

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 cup cottage cheese

  • 1/2 cup milk (or any unsweetened milk)

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss)

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp onion powder

🌿 Vegetables

  • 1 cup fresh spinach (roughly chopped)

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for sautéing)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prep

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.

  2. Grease a baking dish or pie dish.

2️⃣ Sauté (optional but flavorful)

  1. Heat oil/butter in a pan.

  2. Add onions and sauté until soft.

  3. Add chopped spinach. Cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.

  4. Let cool slightly.

3️⃣ Blend the Egg Mixture

In a bowl, whisk together:
✔ eggs
✔ cottage cheese
✔ milk
✔ shredded cheese
✔ salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder

(You can blend it for a smoother, custard-like texture.)

4️⃣ Combine

Add the spinach + onions into the mixture and stir well.

5️⃣ Bake

Pour into the greased dish and bake for 30–40 minutes
or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

6️⃣ Rest

Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
It will firm up as it cools.

Tips & Variations

✨ Add-ins:

  • Mushrooms

  • Bell peppers

  • Broccoli

  • Feta cheese

  • Cherry tomatoes

✨ For extra protein:
Add 1/2 cup cooked chicken or turkey.

✨ For spicy flavor:
Add chili flakes, paprika, or a chopped green chili.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 4 days.

  • Reheat in microwave or air fryer.
    Perfect for meal prep!

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