Cottage Cheese Quiche
Cottage cheese quiche is a delightful dish that brings comfort and joy to any meal. With a creamy filling packed with fresh veggies and herbs, all nestled in a buttery crust, this quiche is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. It’s an easy-to-make recipe that’s customizable based on your pantry staples, ensuring every slice is both satisfying and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (minced)
- 1 tbsp butter (for greasing)
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a pie pan with butter and fit the pie crust into it.
- In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese until well combined.
- Fold in chopped spinach and minced parsley.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg