Crustless Cottage Cheese Breakfast Quiche: Delicious Start
This Crustless Cottage Cheese Breakfast Quiche is a healthy, protein-packed start to your day. Enjoy a simple egg bake with cottage cheese that is both gluten free and low carb. Perfect as an easy crustless quiche or make ahead breakfast casserole.
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar Swiss or feta work well!)
- ¼ cup milk (or heavy cream for a richer texture)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional for extra flavor)
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (adds sweetness and color)
- ½ cup chopped spinach or kale (for a nutrient boost)
- ½ cup mushrooms sliced (adds umami and depth of flavor)
- ¼ cup onions finely chopped (for extra savory flavor)
- ½ cup cooked bacon ham or sausage (for a meatier option)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish or 8×8 baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs cottage cheese shredded cheese milk salt and pepper.
- Stir in garlic powder or any extra seasonings if using.
- Fold in your chopped veggies meats and herbs.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the quiche is golden on top and set in the center.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or let cool completely and store for meal prep.
Notes
- For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (⅙ of quiche)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 190mg