Description
This Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche is a delicious, high-protein breakfast or brunch option that features a creamy blend of eggs and cottage cheese with your choice of cheese and optional vegetables or meats. It’s baked to golden perfection without any crust, making it a lighter, gluten-free alternative to traditional quiches.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (your choice, such as cheddar, Swiss, or mozzarella)
Optional Add-ins
- Up to 1 cup chopped vegetables (such as spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions)
- Up to 1 cup cooked meats (such as bacon, ham, or sausage)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly spray a 9-inch baking dish with oil to prevent sticking.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper; blend until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Fillings: Stir in the grated cheese and any optional chopped vegetables or meats you choose to include.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can customize the quiche by using your preferred cheese or a variety of fillings such as spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, bacon, or ham.
- This quiche is naturally gluten-free due to the absence of crust.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cottage cheese and reduced-fat cheese.
- Letting the quiche cool slightly helps it to set further and makes slicing easier.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cottage cheese quiche, crustless quiche, gluten free breakfast, high protein quiche, easy brunch recipe
