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Easy Cottage Cheese Quiche

Easy Cottage Cheese Quiche

Abby Marlow
This Easy Cottage Cheese Quiche is a delightful combination of creamy cottage cheese, sausage, and vegetables, perfect for brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Eggs & Dairy

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese

Meat & Vegetables

  • 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 scallions thinly sliced

Spices & Oils

  • 1 teaspoon chopped Calabrian chili peppers
  • 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 to taste salt
  • 1 to taste pepper

Other

  • 1 deep dish 9 inch pie crust
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, chopped Calabrian chili peppers, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Cooking

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil and brown the sausage, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Once the sausage is browned, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic, sautéing until tender.
  • Pour the sausage mixture into the pie crust, top with cheddar cheese, and then pour the egg mixture over it. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Let the quiche sit for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

This Easy Cottage Cheese Quiche is a delightful combination of creamy cottage cheese, flavorful sausage, and fresh vegetables.
It's perfect for both embracing weekend brunches and special occasion gatherings!
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