Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche: 6 Delicious Variations
A hearty, protein-packed crustless quiche made with creamy cottage cheese and versatile mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar, Gruyère, Swiss, or mozzarella)
- Optional: up to 1 cup chopped vegetables or cooked meats (spinach, mushrooms, bell pepper, ham, cooked bacon)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray or grease a 9-inch baking dish.
- Crack the 6 large eggs into a blender or bowl. Add the cottage cheese, salt, and black pepper. Blend or whisk until mostly smooth and pale.
- Stir in the grated cheese and up to 1 cup of chopped fillings. If using vegetables, sauté them first.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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