Cottage Cheese Quiche
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Cottage Cheese Quiche is the ultimate comfort food for any time of day. Featuring a flaky pie crust filled with a rich blend of cottage cheese, eggs, and milk, this savory quiche is elevated with the addition of shredded cheddar, sautéed spinach, and sweet bell pepper. A hint of nutmeg and sautéed onion lend subtle warmth and depth, making every bite irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, this easy-to-make quiche comes together in just an hour and can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or even chilled. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or meal-prepping for the week, this versatile recipe is a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1.5 cups Cottage cheese
- 4 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Chopped spinach (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- 0.5 cup Diced onion
- 0.5 cup Diced bell pepper (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil or butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the pie crust and place it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges as desired. Set aside.
Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. If using fresh spinach, add it to the skillet and cook until wilted. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, and milk until smooth.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, sautéed vegetables, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using).
Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.0 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.7 g | 268% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 908 mg | 303% | |
| Sodium | 4005 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.2 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.5 g | ||
| Protein | 101.2 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 1435 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 1918 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
