Servings

8 slices

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

40–45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1½ cups cottage cheese
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for firmer texture)
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Grease a 9-inch pie dish or cake pan.

2. Cook Vegetables

• Heat olive oil in a skillet.
• Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
• Add spinach and cook until wilted.
• Remove from heat and cool slightly.

3. Mix Filling

In a large bowl combine:

• Cottage cheese
• Eggs
• Milk
• Mozzarella
• Parmesan
• Flour
• Salt
• Pepper
• Nutmeg

Whisk until well blended.

4. Add Spinach Mixture

• Fold cooked spinach mixture into egg mixture.

5. Bake

• Pour into prepared dish.
• Bake 40–45 minutes until golden brown and center is set.
• Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Per serving (1 of 8 slices):

Values vary depending on brands used.

Main Nutrients & Benefits

Cottage Cheese

• High-quality protein
• Calcium for bones
• Vitamin B12
• Phosphorus

Spinach

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin K
• Folate
• Iron
• Antioxidants

Eggs

• Complete protein
• Choline for brain health
• Vitamin D
• Selenium

Cheese

• Calcium
• Protein
• Vitamin B12

Common Questions & Answers

Q: Can I make it crustless?

A: Yes. This recipe is already crustless.

Q: Can I use frozen spinach?

A: Yes. Use 10 oz (280 g) frozen spinach, thawed and thoroughly squeezed dry.

Q: Can I make it low-carb?

A: Yes. Omit the flour completely.

Q: Can I add meat?

A: Yes. Add:

• Cooked bacon
• Ham
• Sausage
• Shredded chicken

Q: How long does it keep?

A: Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Q: Can it be frozen?

A: Yes. Wrap slices individually and freeze up to 2 months.

Q: How do I reheat it?

A: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes or microwave for 1–2 minutes.

Q: Why is my quiche watery?

A: Usually caused by:

• Not draining spinach well
• Overcooking vegetables
• Using very wet cottage cheese

Q: Can I make it ahead?

A: Yes. Bake the day before and refrigerate overnight.

Q: Is it gluten-free?

A: Yes, if you omit the flour or use a gluten-free flour blend.

Variations

Mediterranean Version

Add:

• Feta cheese
• Sun-dried tomatoes
• Olives

Mushroom Spinach Version

Add:

• 1 cup sautéed mushrooms

Keto Version

• Skip flour
• Use heavy cream instead of milk

Extra Protein Version

Add:

• ½ cup cooked chicken
• Extra egg