High Protein Cottage Cheese Tortilla Quiche
Try this High Protein Cottage Cheese Tortilla Quiche—an easy egg breakfast bake perfect for busy mornings.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium Soft tortilla
- 4 Eggs
- ½ cup Cottage Cheese
- ¼ cup Peppers chopped, any color
- 2 tablespoons Onions chopped
- ¼ cup Mushrooms fresh or canned
- ¼ cup Shredded Mozzarella or cheese of choice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a small oven-safe pan or skillet. Press the tortilla into the pan to form a base. For an extra crispy bottom, toast the tortilla in the pan for 2–3 minutes before adding the filling.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, peppers, onions, mushrooms, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper directly into the tortilla shell. Whisk gently in the pan to combine everything together.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the quiche is set in the center and slightly golden on top.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm. Add toppings like avocado slices, hot sauce, or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Notes
- Tortilla Choice: A flour tortilla crisps up well, but if you’re looking for added fiber, use a whole wheat one. For fewer carbs, go with a low-carb or gluten-free option.
- Prevent Sogginess: Toasting the tortilla before adding the filling creates a sturdier, crispier base.
- Cottage Cheese Texture: Blend cottage cheese if you want a smoother, creamy filling.
- Add More Veggies: Spinach, zucchini, or broccoli are excellent add-ins. Roasted vegetables bring even more depth of flavor.
- Boost Protein: Add chopped turkey bacon, chicken sausage, or cooked ground turkey for a heartier egg tortilla breakfast bake.
- Cheese Swaps: Mozzarella is mild and melty, but cheddar adds sharpness, feta brings tanginess, and Swiss melts with a nutty flavor.