Description
A high-protein, low-carb breakfast featuring whipped cottage cheese, sautéed onions, spinach, and sharp cheddar. Baked to golden perfection without a crust, this quiche offers a creamy, savory custard with a balanced flavor profile.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or low-fat)
4 large eggs
1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/4 cup sautéed onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter (for sautéing)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Sauté onions and garlic in butter until softened (5-7 minutes)
Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, milk, cheddar, sautéed onions, garlic, salt, and pepper
Add spinach and stir to combine
Pour mixture into a greased 8-inch baking dish
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and firm
Let cool slightly before slicing
Notes
Use low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter version
Add optional herbs like dill or thyme
Reheat in a 350°F oven for best texture
Sauté onions first for deeper flavor balance
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Easy & Healthy Breakfast Recipes Ideas
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of quiche)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 300mg