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Cottage cheese quiche in a pan.
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5 from 11 votes

Cottage Cheese Quiche

This easy cottage cheese quiche is creamy, cheesy and packed with tons of flavor. It's the perfect high-protein option for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Brittany Mullins

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen 9-inch pie crust I used Wholly Wholesome
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup cottage cheese I used full-fat Good Culture
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 slices cooked bacon chopped
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Blind bake pie crust according to package instructions then preheat oven to 350°F.
    Pie crust in a pan used for a cottage cheese quiche.
  • Add eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt and pepper to a medium mixing bowl and whisk until smooth and combined.
    Egg, flour, milk, and spices in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add chopped and cooled bacon, scallions and cheddar cheese to the egg mixture and stir to combine.
    Cheese, egg, bacon, and green onion in a large mixing bowl.
  • Pour egg mixture into the prepared pie crust.
    Cottage cheese quiche in a pan before being baked.
  • Bake uncovered until set and golden brown around edges, about 40-45 minutes. It’s okay if the middle is still a little jiggly, the quiche will still set as it rests.
    Cottage cheese quiche in a pan after being baked.
  • Let the quiche rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, then cut into 6 slices and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 129mg | Sugar: 1g