Description
If you’re looking for a healthy, protein-packed breakfast that’s both easy to make and incredibly satisfying, this Crustless Cottage Cheese Breakfast Quiche is for you! It’s light yet creamy, loaded with eggs, cottage cheese, and fresh vegetables, making it a nutritious, low-carb, and gluten-free way to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or feta work well!)
- ¼ cup milk (or heavy cream for a richer texture)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional, for extra flavor)
Suggested Add-Ins (Choose Your Favorites!):
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (adds sweetness and color)
- ½ cup chopped spinach or kale (for a nutrient boost)
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced (adds umami and depth of flavor)
- ¼ cup onions, finely chopped (for extra savory flavor)
- ½ cup cooked bacon, ham, or sausage (for a meatier option)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare the Dish
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish or 8×8 baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
Step 2: Mix the Egg Base
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in garlic powder or any extra seasonings if using.
Step 3: Add Your Mix-Ins
- Fold in your chopped veggies, meats, and herbs.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
Step 4: Bake the Quiche
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the quiche is golden on top and set in the center.
- Check for doneness by inserting a knife into the center—it should come out clean.
Step 5: Cool & Serve
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm, or let cool completely and store for meal prep.
Notes
- High-Protein & Low-Carb: This Crustless Cottage Cheese Breakfast Quiche is packed with protein from eggs and cottage cheese, making it a nutritious, low-carb, and gluten-free breakfast.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: Stays fresh for 4-5 days in the fridge and reheats easily for a quick morning meal.
- Customizable: Add your favorite veggies, cheeses, or proteins for endless variations.
- Light Yet Creamy: Cottage cheese keeps the quiche moist, fluffy, and full of flavor without making it heavy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (⅙ of quiche)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 190mg