Description
This Spinach and Mushroom Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche is a savory, protein-packed dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. With earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, and creamy cottage cheese baked into a fluffy egg base, it’s healthy, hearty, and naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
6 large eggs
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup milk (or half-and-half)
1 cup sliced mushrooms (cremini or white button)
1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1/4 cup finely diced onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish or quiche pan.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
3. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes until tender and any moisture has evaporated.
4. Add spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
6. Stir in the cooked vegetables and mix until well combined.
7. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the quiche is golden and set in the center.
9. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
You can use baby spinach or frozen spinach (thawed and drained well).
Swap mozzarella for Swiss or Gruyère for a deeper flavor.
This quiche keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be frozen for longer storage.
Serve with a side salad or fruit for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6 of quiche)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 17
- Cholesterol: 200
Keywords: spinach mushroom quiche, crustless quiche, cottage cheese quiche, vegetarian breakfast, high protein brunch, gluten-free quiche