Cottage Cheese Quiche
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this cottage cheese quiche, featuring a golden crust enveloping a creamy filling enriched with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this dish is not only simple to make but also customizable based on your pantry staples. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a stunning presentation that will impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh spinach (squeezed dry)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme or basil (or 1 tbsp fresh)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and cottage cheese until smooth. Mix in sautéed onions, spinach, cheddar cheese, and herbs.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and lightly browned on top.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before slicing; serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg