Easy Cottage Cheese Crustless Quiche
Learn how to make a Crustless Quiche, low-carb and keto and how to create a filling, high-protein meal in just 20 minutes.
Servings 2 portions
Equipment
- Convection oven
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs approx. 4.5 oz or 130g
- 3 tbsp Cottage cheese Can be substituted with Quark, Greek yogurt, or Cream cheese
- ½ cup ground almonds Almond flour
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 2 oz smoked bacon strips approx. 60g, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the eggs until well combined. Whisk in the cottage cheese until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the ground almonds to the egg mixture and stir until a thick, uniform batter forms.
- Add the sea salt, dried oregano, dried thyme, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
- Set your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish. A standard 9x5 inch loaf pan (plum cake mold) works well. Note that because this recipe uses a small amount of batter, it will only cover the bottom of the pan, resulting in a thin, dense crust-like thickness.
- Once the batter is spread evenly in the mold, distribute the smoked bacon strips across the entire surface.
- Place in the center of the oven and bake at 350°F for approximately 20 minutes, or until the center is firm and the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the quiche to cool slightly before slicing. This keto-friendly "dough" is healthy, delicious, and highly satiating.
Notes
- Almond Flour: Ensure you use "Super Fine" blanched almond flour for a smoother texture, or "Almond Meal" if you prefer a more rustic, grainy consistency.
- Serving Suggestion: Since this is quite dense and filling, it pairs beautifully with a fresh arugula salad dressed in olive oil and lemon to cut through the richness of the bacon and almonds.