Description
A healthy and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche featuring a smooth blend of eggs, cottage cheese, and your choice of vegetables or proteins, baked to golden perfection without the need for a crust.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Cheese
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (optional)
Vegetables and Proteins
- Up to 1 cup choice of vegetables and proteins (bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, bacon, or ham)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your quiche evenly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9-inch baking dish with oil to prevent the quiche from sticking and to aid in easy serving.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, blend the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Cheese and Fillings: Stir in the grated cheese along with your choice of vegetables and proteins such as bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, bacon, or ham, mixing thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Pour Mixture: Pour the blended and mixed quiche filling into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges turn a golden brown, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the quiche to cool slightly before slicing; this helps the quiche set and makes for easier serving.
Notes
- You can customize your quiche by using a variety of vegetables or meats based on your preference or dietary needs.
- Using a blender ensures the filling is smooth and well combined, but you can also whisk the mixture by hand if needed.
- Make sure to fully cook bacon or ham before adding to the quiche mixture to avoid undercooked meat.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Optional grated cheese adds extra flavor but can be omitted for a lighter version.
