Cottage Cheese Spinach Quiche: Easy & Delicious Comfort Food
A delicious and easy recipe for Cottage Cheese Spinach Quiche that combines the creamy texture of cottage cheese with the nutritious goodness of spinach, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, sauté the chopped spinach until wilted.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Add the sautéed spinach and shredded cheese to the egg mixture and stir well.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the quiche is set and golden on top.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include onions or bell peppers.
- This quiche can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Spinach Quiche, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe