Easy Cottage Cheese Quiche
A delicious quiche made with cottage cheese, sausage, and veggies, perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped Calabrian chili peppers
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
Vegetables & Sausage
- 1/2 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Crust & Topping
- 1 deep dish 9 inch pie crust
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, chopped Calabrian chili, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.6 large eggs, 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese, 1 teaspoon chopped Calabrian chili peppers
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and sausage. Brown the sausage, then add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender.1/2 tablespoon avocado oil, 1/2 pound ground breakfast sausage
- Layer the sausage mixture into the pie crust, top with cheddar cheese, and pour the egg mixture over everything.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the egg is set.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
This Easy Cottage Cheese Quiche is a versatile dish, perfect for brunch or any meal of the day. You can customize it with your favorite vegetables. It's best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.