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Golden baked cottage cheese & spinach crustless quiche in a pie dish, showing a fluffy, cheesy filling with spinach and veggies — a healthy twist on a classic quiche and one of the best savoury breakfast ideas.

Savoury Breakfast Ideas | Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Breakfast

Description

Looking for savoury breakfast ideas that feel both wholesome and effortless? This spinach cottage cheese crustless quiche is the answer. Packed with protein, cheesy goodness, and fresh veggies, it’s light yet filling — and there’s no crust to fuss with.

Perfect for recipes for breakfast, brunch with friends, or even a quick weeknight dinner, this dish proves you don’t need pastry to enjoy a cozy slice of quiche.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • ½ bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar (or half cheddar/half mozzarella)
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep
    • Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish so nothing sticks later.
  2. Cook the Veggies
    • Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Toss in the onion and bell pepper, cooking until they soften and smell amazing (3–4 minutes). Stir in the spinach and let it wilt, about 2 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then set aside to cool.
  3. Make the Filling
    • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cottage cheese until smooth. Stir in the Italian seasoning, a little more salt and pepper, and your shredded cheese.
  4. Combine & Bake
    • Fold the cooled veggie mixture into the egg-cheese blend. Pour into your pie dish and spread evenly. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top looks golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Rest & Serve
    • Allow it to cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or enjoy it at room temp.

Notes

  • Frozen spinach works: Just thaw it first and squeeze out extra water.
  • Switch up the cheese: Try feta, mozzarella, or even goat cheese for a twist.
  • Lighten it up: Use egg whites or a mix of whole eggs + whites for a leaner version.
  • Meal prep friendly: Stash slices in the fridge for up to 4 days — it reheats beautifully or can be eaten chilled.
  • This dish is basically a cottage cheese quiche crustless masterpiece — creamy, fluffy, and downright comforting. Whether you call it a crustless cottage cheese pie, a cottage cheese spinach quiche, or just your new go-to brunch recipe, one thing’s for sure: it’s simple, tasty, and endlessly adaptable.