Here is a Keto Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Quiche — high-protein, low-carb, and super creamy without any crust!
🥚 Cottage Cheese & Spinach Crustless Keto Quiche
Ingredients (6 slices)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat for best keto texture)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (or Swiss/cheddar)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
(or ½ cup thawed frozen spinach, drained well) - ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ small onion, finely diced (optional — can skip for fewer carbs)
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional but very good with spinach)
- ½ cup cooked bacon or sausage, chopped (optional but keto-friendly)
Instructions
1. Prep oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a pie dish or small baking dish.
2. Sauté aromatics
In a pan, lightly cook onion (if using) and garlic in a little butter until soft.
Add spinach and cook just until wilted.
Let cool slightly.
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3. Mix the custard
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Eggs
- Cottage cheese
- Heavy cream
- Mozzarella
- Salt, pepper, nutmeg
Stir in the cooked spinach mixture and optional bacon/sausage.
4. Pour & bake
Pour mixture into the greased baking dish.
Bake 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
5. Cool & slice
Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing (helps it set).
Macros (per slice, 6 servings — approximate)
- Calories: ~160
- Net Carbs: 2–3g
- Protein: ~14g
- Fat: ~10g
💡 Optional Variations
- Greek style: add feta + olives
- Broccoli cheddar: swap spinach for steamed chopped broccoli
- Spicy: add jalapeños or red pepper flakes
- Super cheesy: add extra ¼ cup mozzarella on top before baking
