Cottage Cheese Spinach No-Crust Quiche

A high-protein, low-carb quiche that’s creamy, fluffy, and easy to make without any crust.

Servings

6 slices

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/2 small onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil

Seasonings

• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• pinch nutmeg (optional)

Optional Add-Ins

• cooked bacon bits
• mushrooms
• feta cheese
• cheddar cheese
• chopped jalapeños

Equipment

• 9-inch pie dish or baking dish
• skillet
• mixing bowl

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to:

• 375°F (190°C)

Grease a pie dish or baking dish lightly with butter or oil.

Step 2: Cook the Vegetables

1. Heat butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onions and cook:
   • 3–4 minutes

Until softened.

3. Add garlic and cook:
   • 30 seconds
4. Add spinach and cook until wilted:
   • about 2 minutes
5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3: Prepare the Egg Mixture

In a large bowl whisk together:

• eggs
• cottage cheese
• mozzarella
• parmesan

Add:

• salt
• pepper
• paprika
• Italian seasoning
• nutmeg

Mix until combined.

Step 4: Combine

Fold the spinach mixture into the egg mixture.

If using extra add-ins like bacon or mushrooms, stir them in now.

Step 5: Bake

1. Pour mixture into prepared dish.
2. Smooth the top.

Bake:

• 35–45 minutes

Until:

• center is set
• top is golden
• knife inserted comes out mostly clean

Step 6: Rest

Let quiche rest:

• 10–15 minutes

Before slicing.

This helps it firm up and improves texture.

Texture Tips

• Blending the cottage cheese makes the quiche smoother.
• Keeping it unblended gives small creamy cheese pockets.
• Avoid overbaking or it may become rubbery.

Storage

Refrigerator

• Up to 4 days

Freezer

• Up to 2 months

Reheat:

• oven at 325°F (160°C)
• or air fryer for best texture

Nutrition (Approx Per Slice)

• Calories: 180–220
• Protein: 16–18g
• Net carbs: 3–4g
• Fat: 12–14g

Delicious Variations

Mediterranean

Add:

• feta
• olives
• sun-dried tomatoes

Meat Lovers

Add:

• sausage
• bacon
• ham

Spicy Version

Add:

• jalapeños
• chili flakes
• pepper jack cheese