Description
Easy, healthy crustless spinach quiche packed with cheese and fresh flavor—perfect for quick breakfast, weekend brunch, or a light, low-carb meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or similar baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using.
- Fold in the spinach mixture.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use frozen spinach (thawed and drained) if fresh is not available.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Great for meal prep—reheat slices in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 210mg