Crustless Cottage Cheese Breakfast Quiche – High-Protein & Delicious! Recipe
This Crustless Cottage Cheese Breakfast Quiche is a high-protein, delicious, and versatile dish perfect for a nutritious morning meal. Combining eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and your choice of fresh vegetables or meats, this quiche is baked to perfection without the crust, making it lighter yet rich in flavor. Ideal for busy mornings or meal prep, it offers a satisfying balance of protein, vegetables, and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or feta)
- ¼ cup milk (or heavy cream for a richer texture)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Suggested Add-Ins (Choose Your Favorites):
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup chopped spinach or kale
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ cup onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup cooked bacon, ham, or sausage
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat while you prepare the quiche mixture.
- Mix the Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the 6 large eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese of your choice, milk or heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined and smooth.
- Add Your Favorite Fillings: Fold in your choice of diced bell peppers, chopped spinach or kale, sliced mushrooms, onions, and cooked meat options like bacon or sausage until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or similar baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Pour and Spread: Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture with add-ins into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the Quiche: Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the quiche cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can customize the add-ins based on your preferences or what you have available.
- For a richer taste, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Ensure the quiche is set in the center by gently shaking the pan; it should not jiggle when done.
- This quiche can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the meat add-ins and add more vegetables.
