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This cottage cheese crustless quiche came together on one of those busy mornings when everyone needed breakfast and time was already running out. No pastry, no fuss — just something comforting, nourishing, and easy to pull together with what I had in the fridge.

Soft, creamy, and packed with protein, this quiche quickly became a recipe I rely on for slow weekends, breakfast-for-dinner nights, and quick lunches between school pickups. It’s simple, flexible, and quietly comforting — the kind of food that fits into real life.

1. Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche

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Description

This Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche is light, creamy, and packed with protein. By skipping the crust, you get all the comfort of a classic quiche with fewer carbs and less prep time — perfect for busy mornings or meal prep.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• High-protein and naturally gluten-free
• Light yet satisfying
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner
• Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep

Origin & Inspiration

Inspired by classic French quiche recipes, this version modernizes the dish by replacing heavy cream with cottage cheese, creating a lighter, healthier spin that’s popular in contemporary American home cooking.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Let cool slightly before slicing.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Stir in cottage cheese, spinach, mozzarella, and parmesan.

Pour mixture into a greased pie dish.

Bake for 30–35 minutes, until set and lightly golden.

2. Asparagus Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche

Description

This Asparagus Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche is fresh, elegant, and perfect for spring. Tender asparagus pairs beautifully with creamy cottage cheese for a dish that feels both wholesome and refined.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Seasonal and fresh
• Low-carb and protein-rich
• Great for brunch gatherings
• Minimal prep, maximum flavor

Origin & Inspiration

Asparagus quiche is a European spring classic. This crustless American adaptation lightens the dish while keeping its elegant brunch appeal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup asparagus, chopped
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

Cool slightly before serving.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Whisk eggs, milk, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Stir in cottage cheese, asparagus, and cheeses.

Pour into greased dish and bake 30–35 minutes.

3. Crustless Cottage Cheese Quiche Lorraine

Description

This Crustless Quiche Lorraine keeps all the smoky, savory flavors of the French classic but with a lighter, protein-rich twist thanks to cottage cheese.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Classic comfort food, lightened up
• Smoky bacon flavor
• No crust, no rolling, no stress
• Family-friendly

Origin & Inspiration

Quiche Lorraine originates from northeastern France. This modern version adapts it to low-carb and high-protein lifestyles popular in the U.S.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup shredded Gruyère cheese
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup parmesan
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk eggs, milk, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
3. Fold in cottage cheese, bacon, and cheeses.
4. Bake 30–35 minutes until set.

4. Broccoli Cheddar Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche

Description

This Broccoli Cheddar Crustless Quiche is hearty, cheesy, and nutritious — a perfect balance of comfort food and healthy eating.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Kid-approved flavors
• Packed with vegetables
• High protein, low carbs
• Great for leftovers

Origin & Inspiration

Inspired by classic American broccoli cheddar casseroles, this quiche transforms familiar flavors into a lighter baked dish.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup cooked broccoli, chopped
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup shredded cheddar
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup parmesan
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Add cottage cheese, broccoli, and cheeses.
4. Bake 30–35 minutes.

5. Cottage Cheese Breakfast Quiche (Ham & Peppers)

Description

This Breakfast Cottage Cheese Quiche is protein-packed, colorful, and perfect for mornings when you want something filling without feeling heavy.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ideal for breakfast meal prep
• High protein and satisfying
• Colorful and flavorful
• Easy to customize

Origin & Inspiration

Inspired by American diner breakfast casseroles, this version is lighter and more balanced.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup diced ham
• ½ cup diced red bell pepper
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup shredded cheddar
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup parmesan
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk eggs, milk, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients.
4. Bake 30–35 minutes.

6. Sundried Tomato & Feta Cottage Cheese Quiche

Description

This Mediterranean-inspired quiche is bold, tangy, and full of flavor thanks to sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Mediterranean flavors
• Perfect for lunch or brunch
• High protein, low carb
• Naturally vegetarian

Origin & Inspiration

Inspired by Southern European cooking, where feta and sun-dried tomatoes are pantry staples.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• ¼ cup crumbled feta
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup parmesan
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk eggs, milk, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Fold in remaining ingredients.
4. Bake 30–35 minutes.

7. Spinach & Mushroom Cottage Cheese Quiche

Description

Earthy mushrooms and tender spinach combine with cottage cheese for a deeply savory, satisfying quiche.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Rich umami flavor
• Vegetarian and filling
• Great for dinner
• Freezer-friendly

Origin & Inspiration

Classic vegetarian quiche flavors adapted for modern healthy eating.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup spinach
• ½ cup sliced mushrooms
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup parmesan
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients.
4. Bake 30–35 minutes.

8. Zucchini Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche

Description

This Zucchini Crustless Quiche is light, fresh, and ideal for summer meals.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Uses seasonal zucchini
• Light yet filling
• Perfect for warm weather
• Simple ingredients

Origin & Inspiration

Inspired by summer vegetable bakes commonly found in Mediterranean and American home kitchens.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup shredded cheddar
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup parmesan
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk eggs, milk, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Add remaining ingredients.
4. Bake 30–35 minutes.

9. Red Pepper Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche

Description

Sweet red bell peppers add color and mild sweetness to this fluffy, protein-rich quiche.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Vibrant and colorful
• Mild, family-friendly flavor
• Great for brunch
• Easy to customize

Origin & Inspiration

Inspired by roasted vegetable quiches popular in American brunch culture.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup parmesan
• ½ tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk eggs, milk, basil, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients.
4. Bake 30–35 minutes.

10. Cottage Cheese & Herb Crustless Quiche

Description

This herb-packed quiche is fresh, fragrant, and perfect when you want something light yet flavorful.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Fresh herb flavor
• Elegant but simple
• Great for brunch tables
• High protein

Origin & Inspiration

Inspired by classic French herb omelets and quiches.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• ¼ cup chopped chives
• ¼ cup chopped dill
• 4 eggs
• ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup parmesan
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir in herbs, cottage cheese, and cheeses.
4. Bake 30–35 minutes.

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