Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche
A light and protein-packed quiche without the crust, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or light dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional)
- Up to 1 cup choice of vegetables and proteins (bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, bacon, or ham)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a 9-inch baking dish with oil.
- Blend the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth in a blender or food processor.
- Stir in the grated cheese and your chosen vegetables or proteins.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use farmer’s cheese instead of cottage cheese. Experiment with different cheese types like feta or cheddar for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg