Description
A light and fluffy crustless quiche packed with protein from cottage cheese and fresh spinach. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a simple dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well blended.
- Stir in spinach and green onions. Pour mixture into prepared pie dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese if desired.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until center is set and edges are lightly golden. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. Add cooked bacon, ham, or other vegetables for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American