Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche
A simple and hearty crustless quiche filled with creamy cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and cheddar cheese, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese Provides creamy goodness and packs in the protein.
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped) Use fresh or thawed frozen spinach; drain excess moisture if frozen.
- 4 large eggs Acts as the binding agent.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided) For mixing in and topping.
- 1 small onion (finely chopped) Adds sweetness and depth.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Enhances flavor.
- ½ teaspoon salt Balances the flavors.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper Adds a bit of spice.
- 1 spray nonstick cooking spray To prevent sticking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease your favorite baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a nonstick pan, sauté the finely chopped onion over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sautéed onions, chopped spinach, eggs, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the quiche to cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
This quiche is easily customizable. Consider adding ingredients like turkey, kale, or different cheeses based on preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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