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Crustless spinach quiche with golden top, fresh spinach, melted cheese, and fluffy egg filling on a white plate

Crustless Spinach Quiche

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
This effortless breakfast combines fresh spinach, creamy cottage cheese, and eggs for a light, fluffy texture. My daughter always sneaks a warm bite before I can even plate it.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings:8 slices
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:American
Calories:180kcal
Cost:$10
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large eggs Base of the quiche
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped Squeeze dry if using frozen
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheese Cheddar or mozzarella
  • ½ cup cottage cheese or ricotta Adds richness and moisture
  • ¼ cup milk or heavy cream Makes the texture fluffy
  • ½ medium onion, finely diced Cook until soft
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Enhances savory flavor
  • ½ teaspoon salt Season to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Adds mild heat
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil To grease the pan

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie dish Or springform pan
  • 1 Skillet For sautéing veggies
  • 1 Whisk For mixing eggs
  • 1 Large bowl For combining ingredients
  • 1 Knife For dicing onion

Method
 

  1. Coat a 9-inch pie dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent the eggs from sticking.
  2. Sauté onion in oil until soft, then cook garlic and spinach until the leaves wilt down.
  3. Whisk eggs, milk, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Stir in the cooked vegetables and shredded cheese to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake at 375°F for forty minutes until golden.
  6. Cool the quiche for five minutes before slicing so the pieces hold their shape.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Squeeze all excess water from the spinach before mixing to ensure the texture remains creamy rather than watery. Use full-fat dairy to keep the quiche moist and rich.