Description
This Cottage Cheese Spinach Quiche is a beloved, wholesome, and hearty recipe perfect for busy mornings, brunches, or even quick dinners.
Ingredients
1 (9-inch) Pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
4 large Eggs
1 ½ cups Cottage cheese (small curd, 4% milkfat recommended)
1 (10-ounce) package Frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
½ cup Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
¼ cup Milk (any kind)
¼ teaspoon Salt
⅛ teaspoon Black pepper
Pinch Nutmeg (optional, enhances flavor)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten.
3. Add the cottage cheese, thawed and squeezed-dry spinach, shredded cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using) to the bowl. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
4. Pour the cottage cheese and spinach mixture evenly into the prepared pie crust.
5. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
6. Remove the quiche from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the quiche to set properly.
Notes
This quiche is incredibly simple to prepare and is a healthy option due to its wholesome ingredients and a boost of protein from cottage cheese.
For best results, always squeeze the spinach very well to prevent a soggy quiche. If the pie crust begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the edges with foil. Using full-fat cottage cheese will result in a richer, creamier texture. Avoid overbaking; remove the quiche from the oven when it’s just set (a slightly jiggly center is fine) to maintain a moist texture, as it will continue to set as it rests.
Store leftover quiche tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat individual slices, use a microwave for 1-2 minutes or a toaster oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes. For an entire quiche, cover loosely with foil and reheat in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 20-30 minutes.
This quiche pairs wonderfully with a simple side salad with a light vinaigrette, a fresh fruit salad, a bowl of tomato soup, or a side of crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Quiche
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 109mg
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