Description
This Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche is a healthy, low-carb, and delicious dish perfect for brunch or any meal. Combining creamy cottage cheese with nutritious spinach, eggs, and cheddar cheese, it offers a flavorful and satisfying option without the crust, making it lighter yet hearty.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the quiche.
- Chop and sauté the onions: Finely chop the medium onion. Heat a pan over medium heat, add a little oil or butter, and sauté the onions for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking to release its flavor.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sautéed onions with garlic, chopped fresh spinach, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture and stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare the baking dish: Grease a suitable baking dish lightly with butter or cooking spray. Pour the combined mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top with cheddar and bake: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly on top of the mixture. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cooling and serving: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes to firm up for easier slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature as a wholesome brunch or meal option.
Notes
- For a stronger garlic flavor, you can add a minced garlic clove along with the sautéed onions instead of garlic powder.
- If fresh spinach is unavailable, frozen spinach can be used after thawing and thoroughly draining excess water.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with any preferred cheese such as mozzarella or Swiss for variation.
- This quiche can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- To make it dairy-free, try replacing cottage cheese and cheddar with plant-based alternatives, though texture may change.
