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Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche Recipe 3

Cottage Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche Recipe

This cottage cheese and spinach crustless quiche is a light yet satisfying dish that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
With a creamy texture and simple ingredients, it works perfectly for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s practical, versatile, and ideal for meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 262
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion or sweet onion finely chopped
  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained
  • 12 oz grated Cabot 50% light cheddar cheese
  • 8 large egg whites or 1 1/2 cups liquid egg whites
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1/3 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 tsp ground cayenne red pepper
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Nonstick skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Nine-inch pie pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the thawed and drained spinach to the skillet and cook while stirring until any remaining moisture has evaporated, then remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Lightly coat a pie pan with cooking spray, then sprinkle the grated cheese evenly across the bottom to create a base layer.
  5. Spoon the spinach and onion mixture evenly over the cheese, distributing it well for consistent flavor in each slice.
  6. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites, whole egg, cottage cheese, cayenne pepper, sea salt, nutmeg, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
  7. Pour the prepared egg mixture evenly over the spinach layer, ensuring it spreads across the entire pan.
  8. Place the pan in the oven and bake until the quiche is fully set in the center and lightly golden on top.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow it to rest briefly before slicing, which helps it hold its shape when served.

Notes

This recipe is proof that simple ingredients can come together to create something truly comforting and reliable.
Whether you’re making it for a quick weekday meal or prepping ahead for the week, it’s a dish that delivers every time without extra effort.