Crustless Cottage Cheese Quiche Lorraine Recipe
A rich and creamy Crustless Cottage Cheese Quiche Lorraine that combines savory bacon, creamy cottage cheese, and flavorful Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses. Perfectly baked without a crust, this quiche is a low-carb, protein-packed dish ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Quiche Mixture
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking your quiche evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy to incorporate air.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: Gently fold in the cottage cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, shredded Gruyère cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring an even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9-inch pie dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and pour the quiche mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Place the pie dish in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the quiche is fully set in the center and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. This helps it set further for clean cuts and enhances the flavors.
Notes
- You can substitute bacon with turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- If Gruyère is unavailable, Swiss cheese is a good alternative.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like chives or thyme for extra flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, swap milk with unsweetened almond milk and use dairy-free cheese alternatives.
- This quiche can be prepared a day ahead and reheated gently in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of quiche)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg
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