🥧 Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche
Easy Brunch Bliss (Serves 4–6)
⏱ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 35–40 minutes
Total: ~50 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat both work)
4 large eggs
1½ cups fresh spinach, chopped (or ¾ cup frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)
½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, or feta)
¼ cup milk or cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
½ small onion, finely diced (or 2 tbsp green onion)
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional but lovely)
½ tsp dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning)
Olive oil or butter for greasing the pan
🔥 Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a pie dish or 8×8 baking dish.
Sauté onion in a small pan with a little olive oil until soft (about 3–4 minutes). Add garlic for 30 seconds if using.
Blend cottage cheese (optional but recommended):
For a smooth, custardy texture, blend cottage cheese in a blender or food processor for 20–30 seconds.
Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add blended cottage cheese, milk/cream (if using), salt, pepper, nutmeg, and herbs.
Fold in spinach, sautéed onion/garlic, and shredded cheese.
Pour mixture into prepared dish and smooth the top.
Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing (important for clean cuts!).
✨ Serving Ideas
With fresh fruit or berries
Alongside a simple arugula salad
Toast or roasted potatoes for a heartier brunch
Hot sauce or chili crisp if you like a kick 🌶
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! Bake it fully, cool, cover, and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat at 325°F (165°C) for 10–15 minutes or microwave slices.
Q: Can I freeze crustless quiche?
Absolutely. Let it cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently.
Q: Do I have to blend the cottage cheese?
No—but blending gives a silky, cheesecake-like texture. Unblended will be slightly curdled but still tasty.
Q: Can I add meat?
Yes! Try:
Cooked bacon or turkey bacon (¼–½ cup)
Breakfast sausage (fully cooked & crumbled)
Smoked salmon (add after baking or fold in gently)
Q: How do I make it dairy-free?
Use:
Dairy-free cottage cheese or silken tofu (blended)
Plant-based shredded cheese
Unsweetened almond or oat milk
Q: Why is my quiche watery?
Most common reasons:
Spinach not fully drained
Too much liquid
Overbaking then cutting immediately
👉 Always squeeze spinach dry and rest before slicing.
Q: Is this keto or low-carb?
Yes! Naturally low-carb and keto-friendly, especially with full-fat dairy.
