A creamy, protein-packed quiche that’s fluffy, savory, and easy to customize—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or skip for crustless low-carb version)
- 1 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (any kind)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
- 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or frozen, well squeezed dry)
- ½ cup diced ham or turkey bacon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional but adds depth)
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep the oven
Preheat to 180°C (350°F).
If using a crust, place it in a pie dish and lightly prick the base with a fork.
2. Mix the custard base
In a bowl, whisk together:
- Blended cottage cheese
- Eggs
- Milk
- Salt, pepper, nutmeg
Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
3. Add fillings
Stir in:
- Spinach
- Ham or turkey bacon
- Shredded cheese
Mix evenly so everything is well distributed.
4. Fill the crust
Pour mixture into the pie crust (or directly into a greased baking dish for crustless).
5. Bake
Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until:
- Center is set
- Top is lightly golden
- A knife comes out clean
6. Rest before slicing
Let it cool for 10 minutes so it firms up for clean slices.
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Serve warm with fresh salad
- Add hot sauce or salsa for extra flavor
- Great for meal prep—keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days
