Cottage Cheese Quiche

Creamy, cheesy, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Cottage Cheese Quiche is the ultimate comfort food for any time of day. Featuring a flaky pie crust filled with a rich blend of cottage cheese, eggs, and milk, this savory quiche is elevated with the addition of shredded cheddar, sautéed spinach, and sweet bell pepper. A hint of nutmeg and sautéed onion lend subtle warmth and depth, making every bite irresistible. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, this easy-to-make quiche comes together in just an hour and can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or even chilled. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or meal-prepping for the week, this versatile recipe is a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 piece Pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 1.5 cups Cottage cheese
• 4 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Chopped spinach (fresh or thawed from frozen)
• 0.5 cup Diced onion
• 0.5 cup Diced bell pepper (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil or butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Roll out the pie crust and place it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges as desired. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. If using fresh spinach, add it to the skillet and cook until wilted. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, and milk until smooth.

Step 5

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, sautéed vegetables, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using).

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

Step 8

Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 9

Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1361.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2501.0

Total Fat 147.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 908.5mg	0%
Sodium 4005.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 44.5g
Protein 101.2g	0%

Vitamin D 232.1IU	0%
Calcium 1435.3mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 1918.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.4%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 31.6%