Enjoy a cottage cheese crustless quiche so divine you won't even miss the crust! This easy breakfast dish is ideal for a gluten-free or keto quiche recipe, but guaranteed to be loved by all!
Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a 9 pie plate with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the sausage, mushrooms and peppers, breaking up the meat with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are tender.
Drain off the excess grease through a colander or spread the mixture on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb grease. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pie plate and sprinkle with green onions and 1 cup cheddar cheese.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, half and half, salt, pepper, and dash of hot sauce.
Pour the egg mixture over the cooked sausage. Use a fork to gently combine then sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
additions and modifications
For the sake of not overfilling, add no more than 3 1/2 cups meat and veggies to the baking dish before pouring over the egg / cottage cheese filling.
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storing, freezing and reheating
Storing: Once the quiche has cooled, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days.Make-Ahead: Since there is no flour or baking powder in this recipe, the mixture may be prepared several hours in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to bake.Freezing: Cottage cheese quiche is very freezer-friendly. Cool and wrap individual slices securely in plastic wrap and then transfer to a ziplock freezer bag. Thaw overnight before rewarming.Rewarming: For the microwave, heat at 50% power until almost heated through and then finish at full power until hot. Alternatively, place thawed leftovers in an ovenproof baking dish and cover with foil. Heat in a 325ºF oven for 10-15 minutes, remove foil, and continue baking until hot.