This Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche is a perfect low-carb, keto-friendly dish that’s both satisfying and nutrient-rich. By skipping the crust, the quiche remains low in carbohydrates while delivering a creamy, savory flavor. The combination of cottage cheese, eggs, and cheddar provides protein and healthy fats that keep you full and energized, while spinach adds vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It’s versatile enough to serve for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Keto Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche

To make this quiche, you’ll need simple, wholesome ingredients: olive oil or butter, onion, garlic, fresh or frozen spinach, full-fat cottage cheese, eggs, heavy cream, shredded cheddar, and a few spices like salt, pepper, nutmeg, and optional herbs. This combination ensures a rich, creamy texture while keeping the carb count very low. Using full-fat dairy helps maintain ketosis and adds flavor, while the spinach contributes important micronutrients without impacting the carb content.

Ingredients (6 servings)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups fresh spinach (or 10 oz frozen, thawed and drained)

• 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese

• 4 large eggs

• ¼ cup heavy cream (or unsweetened almond milk for fewer carbs)

• ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

• ½ teaspoon dried herbs (thyme, parsley, or basil, optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish.

2. Cook Spinach & Onion:

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Sauté the onion until translucent (3–4 minutes), then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

   • Add spinach and cook until wilted or fully heated if frozen. Remove from heat.

3. Prepare Egg Mixture:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

   • Stir in cottage cheese and shredded cheddar cheese.

4. Combine & Pour:

   • Fold the cooked spinach mixture into the egg and cheese mixture.

   • Pour everything into the greased baking dish.

5. Bake:

   • Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

   • A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.

6. Cool & Serve:

   • Let the quiche cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

   • Serve warm, or refrigerate for meal prep.

Nutritional Information (per slice, 6 servings)

• Calories: 180 kcal

• Fat: 12 g

• Protein: 14 g

• Total Carbs: 4 g

• Fiber: 1 g

• Net Carbs: 3 g