High Protein Cottage Cheese Quiche Recipe

This spinach quiche with whipped cottage cheese looks and tastes like it took hours to make but only requires some simple ingredients and 20 minutes of prep! It's loaded with custardy eggs, garlicky spinach, and dollops of featherlight whipped cottage cheese; it's a decadent and healthy bake that'll be the star of any brunch spread!

My Take on Cottage Cheese Quiche

Quiche is maybe one of my favorite meals to make whenever we are hosting breakfast or brunch with family. It's pretty simple to make, and everyone always loves it. So, it probably shouldn't be a surprise that this healthy cottage cheese quiche has become almost a weekly go-to.

This spinach quiche brings all the sophistication and decadence of a traditional quiche but with a fraction of the calories and lots of protein. Each slice of cottage cheese quiche has less than 130 calories and roughly 9 grams of protein. The secret is in the creamy whipped cottage cheese, swirls of savory spinach, and a light, crisp crust that leaves you feeling nourished and satisfied.

What's even better is that you can completely customize this recipe to fit whatever you have in your fridge. Spinach is a fantastic nutrient-rich vegetable to use, but if you don't have any available, you can also try sauteed mushrooms or broccoli or even add some diced peppers.

For that extra boost of protein, crispy bacon or cooked crumbled sausage make great add-ons as well. It doesn't hurt that my kids never say "no" to anything with bacon, so it's definitely a win-win.

While this cottage cheese quiche is a guaranteed show-stopper, it's also surprisingly easy to make. This recipe is prepped in as fast as 20 minutes and you don't need to worry about making the pie crust from scratch, saving a ton of extra time!

Joe Tip (Like A "Pro Tip" But Better)

If you have the time, I recommend prebaking the crust for optimal results. To do this, I like to first poke holes throughout the base of the pie crust with a fork, then place it in an oven set to 350°F. You only need to bake it for roughly 10-15 minutes, just long enough so that the crust is parbaked. 

By prebaking the crust, you can prevent the bottom from getting soggy and ensure the crust stays crisp and golden.

You can also easily turn this into a crustless quiche recipe by baking it in a smaller pie dish without the crust.

Ingredients

So, here's what you'll need to make this cottage cheese quiche recipe:

• 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed
• 1 tbsps. olive oil
• 4 cups spinach leaves
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 eggs
• ¼ cup whole milk
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup cottage cheese

Crazy simple stuff right?!

As I said before, this recipe is made easy using a premade puff pastry sheet as the crust, but if you want to take it up a notch, then I highly recommend my almond flour pie crust. This low-carb, sugar-free, and gluten-free crust uses only 6 ingredients to give you that buttery, flakey edge that goes perfectly with the creamy egg base.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Quiche

Even if you've never made a quiche before, this recipe breaks it down to the simplest steps and will have you churning out elegant quiches like the best of 'em.

You'll start by preparing your crust and whipping the cottage cheese, then prepare the spinach quiche filling before pouring it into your pie dish with dollops of whipped cottage cheese. From there, all it takes is a quick bake, and you're good to go!

Anyway, let's not waste another second and get right into the good stuff.

Step One: Prepare the Pie Crust

First things first, you'll want to preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Then, line a 10-inch pie pan or baking dish with the thawed puff pastry sheet and set it aside for later.

As I mentioned earlier, you can also skip this step and pour the filling right into a 9-inch pie dish for a crustless quiche.

Step Two: Make the Whipped Cottage Cheese

Next, add the cottage cheese to a blender and blend until smooth with a whipped consistency. Put that to the side for later.

Step Three: Make the Quiche Filling

Heat the olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute or until it's fragrant. Add in the fresh spinach and continue to cook until just wilted. Spread the garlicky spinach in an even layer at the bottom of the pie dish.

Next, crack the eggs into a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour in the milk and whisk until the yolks, whites, and milk are well combined. Pour it into the pie dish over the cooked spinach.

Step Four: Bake

Finally, dollop spoonfuls of the whipped cottage cheese over the egg mixture.

Slide the quiche into the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the eggs are fully cooked. Remove the finished quiche from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.

As a final touch, I like to sprinkle some grated parmesan or fresh herbs like fresh parsley or green onion. Then you're ready to cut your quiche into 8 slices and enjoy!

How to Store Cottage Cheese Quiche

Your cooked spinach cottage cheese quiche can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Before storing, you can either transfer it to an airtight container or cover the pie dish tightly with foil or plastic wrap.

This quiche also stores well in the freezer and will stay good for up to 3 months. The best way to freeze baked cottage cheese quiche is to double-wrap it in plastic wrap and optionally transfer it to a freezer-safe container.

You can also freeze the uncooked filling separately from the crust. This is especially useful if you plan to make a crustless cottage cheese quiche. Simply transfer the egg mixture and cooked spinach into a freezer bag and store until needed. I recommend making the whipped cottage cheese on the day itself, as it generally doesn't freeze well.

How to Reheat The Quiche

The best way I've found to reheat this cottage cheese quiche is in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the quiche for 15-20 minutes if it was thawed overnight or stored in the fridge, and 30-35 minutes if you're starting from frozen.

In a pinch, you can also reheat smaller portions of cottage cheese quiche in the microwave. Simply place it on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 1 minute, then let it sit in the microwave for an extra minute to warm through.

FAQs About This Spinach Cottage Cheese Quiche Recipe

Why is my spinach quiche watery?

Using watery vegetables often results in a soggy, watery quiche that no one likes to see. You want to make sure the spinach is as dry as possible after cooking. You can do this by avoiding using frozen spinach altogether and also by dabbing a dry paper towel over your cooked spinach to soak up any extra moisture. I wouldn't worry about it drying out the spinach, as the eggs will help achieve that spongy moist texture.

Final Thoughts

Well, that's how to make the best high protein spinach cottage cheese quiche ever!

This healthy quiche truly never fails to impress. It tastes as delicious as it looks, perfectly fluffy and mildly cheesy, with savory bites of spinach encased in a buttery crust.

Just bring this fabulous cheesy spinach quiche to any event and let the compliments roll in! 

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this cottage cheese quiche recipe as much as I do! If you make it, be sure to leave a comment with your thoughts down below.

More Brunch Recipes

If you're on the lookout for even more healthy recipes to serve at breakfast and brunch, I've got you covered.

Try these recipes from the blog next:

• Classic Southern deviled eggs
• Keto breakfast casserole
• Homemade turkey sausage
• Cottage cheese scrambled eggs

As always, you can also check out my Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube channel for even more! I'm always posting new recipes on there.