Crustless Quiche

 

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)

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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.