Creamy 5-Ingredient Broccoli and Cheddar Crustless Quiche
A simple and comforting crustless quiche packed with broccoli and sharp cheddar, perfect for brunch or a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets (finely chopped, steamed for 2 minutes, then dried)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Steam the broccoli florets for 2 minutes until they are tender-crisp. Drain and dry thoroughly.
- Whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, cheddar cheese, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold in the chopped broccoli, being careful not to over-mix.
- Pour the mixture into a greased pie dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes until set and golden.
Notes
Ensure to dry the broccoli well after steaming to prevent sogginess. This recipe is gluten-free and allows for ingredient substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 384mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 250mg