Cottage Cheese & Bacon Quiche Recipe
A delicious and savory Cottage Cheese Quiche featuring a flaky pre-baked pie crust filled with a creamy mixture of eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar, bacon, and scallions, baked to golden perfection. This quiche is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, offering a rich and satisfying flavor with a smooth, custardy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 frozen 9-inch pie crust (I used Wholly Wholesome)
Filling
- 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 Crust: Preheat your oven as directed on the pie crust package, then blind bake the frozen pie crust according to the package instructions to ensure a crisp, fully cooked base for your quiche.
- Preheat Oven: Once the crust is blind baked, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the quiche filling.
- Whisk Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, add the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, sea salt, and pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and completely combined, ensuring a creamy custard base.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the chopped cooked bacon, chopped scallions, and shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture, blending all components evenly.
- Pour Filling: Carefully pour the combined egg mixture into the pre-baked pie crust, distributing it evenly.
- Bake Quiche: Place the quiche in the oven and bake uncovered at 350°F for about 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are golden brown. It is fine if the center jiggles slightly as it will firm up while resting.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. This resting time helps the quiche fully set. Slice into 6 pieces and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Blind baking the pie crust prevents it from becoming soggy when the wet filling is added.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and consider adding sautéed mushrooms or spinach instead.
- The quiche can be served warm or at room temperature, making it a versatile make-ahead dish.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Ensure the eggs and cottage cheese are well whisked to achieve a smooth custard texture.
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