High- Protein Crustless Quiche

I originally created this recipe because I was looking for something that was high in protein, lower in sodium, and packed with real ingredients that actually leave you feeling satisfied. By blending cottage cheese with eggs, you get a creamy texture while boosting the protein without relying on a lot of processed ingredients.

Add in roasted red peppers, spinach, feta, and Parmesan, and the result is a savory breakfast that feels a little fancy but is incredibly easy to make.

This recipe also happens to be my Christmas quiche.

Every year when I host Christmas brunch, this is one of the dishes that always makes it onto the table. The bright red roasted peppers and green spinach give it those perfect festive Christmas colors, which makes it feel right at home on a holiday table.

The best part is that it can be made ahead of time, which is a lifesaver when you’re hosting.

Another thing I love about this quiche is how versatile it is. The ingredients can easily be swapped or added based on what you like or what you have on hand. Sometimes I like to mix in mushrooms or green peppers, and it turns out just as delicious.

Bake it once, slice it up, and you’ve got a beautiful, high-protein dish that looks just as good as it tastes.

And if you want to make it even heartier, you can always add sausage, ham, or bacon.

High-Protein Crustless Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese

• 6 large eggs

• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

• ½ cup roasted red peppers, diced and drained

• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp olive oil or butter for greasing dish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Prepare the baking dish

   Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or small casserole dish with olive oil or butter.

3. In a blender or food processor combine:

   • cottage cheese

   • eggs

   • milk

   • garlic powder

   • onion powder

   • pepper

   Blend until smooth and creamy.

   (This removes the cottage cheese curds and gives a custardy texture.)

4. Add the fillings

   Stir in:

   • spinach

   • roasted red peppers

   • feta

   • Parmesan

5. Pour into dish And Spread mixture evenly in the prepared dish.

6. Bake 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

7. Rest before slicing

   Let it sit 10 minutes so it firms up.

Protein Estimate

About 16–18g protein per slice (8 slices).

Optional Add-Ins

• Cooked breakfast sausage

• Diced ham

• Crumbled bacon

My other variations

• Diced ham, green peppers, mushrooms, cheddar

• Bacon, artichoke, black olives, smoked Gruyère,

Meal Prep Tip

• keeps 4–5 days in the fridge

• reheats great in the air fryer or toaster oven

• I usually double ingredients and bake in 9x13 dish