Spinach and cottage cheese quiche is a classic Australian bake — light, savoury and perfect for brunch, lunch or an easy dinner. Using cottage cheese instead of cream gives it a much lighter texture, without sacrificing flavour.
My mum made this spinach and cottage cheese quiche often when I was growing up, and it’s one of those recipes that still feels comforting and familiar. This is one of those recipes I fall back on, much like my classic beef rissoles — simple, reliable, and always a hit at home.
Watch How to Make It
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What goes into Spinach and Cottage Cheese Quiche
- Puff Pastry – This dish is designed to be easy to make with readily available ingredients so we have used store bought puff pastry. You can make your own if you want but this is often a weeknight meal for our family and the ease of just getting a sheet of pastry out of the freezer is too good to resist.
- Frozen Spinach – Again this is for ease as we simply microwave the spinach. You can obviously use fresh Spinach if you have it. Just wash and strip the fresh spinach from stalks and roughly chop. Then sauté in a pan for a few minutes until wilted and proceed to drain and squeeze out the extra liquid as per recipe below.
- Cottage Cheese – We used high protein cottage cheese but you can use any type you like, even low fat to further reduce the calorie count.
- Onion – Very finely diced, we use raw onion and don’t sauté before hand so it needs to be finely diced so that it cooks through in the quiche. If you prefer you can sauté the onion before but I don’t think its necessary. We have used just a regular brown onion but for a slightly sweeter taste you can replace this with a red/ Spanish onion. I have even used green onion/ shallots in the past and they work well too.
- Nutmeg – A hint of nutmeg adds warmth and earthy flavours to the quiche.
- Eggs – We used two large eggs but if you have small or even medium sized eggs you will need three.
- Cheddar Cheese – Just 1/4 cup grated cheddar to sprinkle on top of the quiche before baking.
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Additions
Not only is this recipe incredibly delicious, but it’s also versatile. Feel free to customise it with your favourite ingredients. For a Ham and Spinach Quiche simple add some diced ham to the filling mixture. For a Spinach and Tomato Quiche top the quiche with fresh rounds of tomato, then sprinkle with cheese and bake. Really the opportunities are endless.
FAQ
Can I make this spinach and cottage cheese quiche ahead of time?
Yes. This quiche can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge once cooled. It’s delicious served warm or at room temperature, making it ideal for brunch or entertaining.
Can I freeze spinach and cottage cheese quiche?
You can, but the texture is best when freshly made or refrigerated. If freezing, allow the quiche to cool completely, wrap well, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently.
What can I serve with spinach and cottage cheese quiche?
A simple green salad, tomato salad, or lightly dressed leaves are perfect alongside this quiche for a balanced meal.
Final thoughts
Mum’s Spinach and Cottage Cheese Quiche never fails to impress. With its flaky crust, creamy filling, and wholesome ingredients, it’s a dish that’s sure to become a favourite in your household too. Whether you’re hosting a brunch gathering or simply craving a comforting and easy mid week meal this quiche ticks all the boxes. So, gather your ingredients and treat yourself to a slice of homemade goodness. Cheers to Mum and her timeless recipe!
If you’re a fan of classic family recipes like this one, you might also enjoy my Clear out the Fridge Frittata or my Egg and Bacon Pie — A Family Classic another dish that holds a special place in my heart, passed down from my mother-in-law. Just like this spinach quiche, it’s a comforting, hearty meal perfect for any occasion.
Happy Cooking!
Mum’s Spinach and Cottage Cheese Quiche
Equipment
- 1 22cm/ 9 inch pie dish
Ingredients
- ½ tbsp butter or margarine
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 450 grams frozen spinach or 1 large bunch of fresh spinach
- 2 large eggs or 3 smaller eggs
- 200 grams cottage cheese
- 1 onion very finely diced
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese grated/ shredded
Instructions
- Pre heat a fan forced oven to 180 ℃
- Grease the pie dish with butter, then sprinkle with flour evenly to coat (this will ensure you will be able to get the pie out of the dish after cooking).
- Place sheet of puff pastry in the dish and and trim the over hang and fill in the gaps so you that the pastry is evenly distributed and completely covers the base and sides of the dish.
- Use a fork to prick the base and the sides all over with tiny holes. (This will help stop the pastry base bubbling and lifting away from the pie dish which can take up valuable space for the filling).
- Place a sheet of baking paper over the pastry, then fill with baking beads and bake for 10 minutes. If you don't have baking beads you can use dried beans or chickpeas or even rice. (This process is called blind baking and will ensure that you will not have a soggy pastry bottom).
- While the pastry is blind baking make the filling. Place frozen spinach in a bowl and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Line a sieve with a tea towel then place the cooked spinach in the tea towel and wring as much liquid out of the spinach as you can then set aside.
- In another bowl whisk the eggs, then add the cottage cheese, spinach, onion, nutmeg, pepper and salt and stir thoroughly so mixture is well combined.
- Remove pie dish from the oven then take out the baking paper and beads.
- Fill the blind baked quiche crust with the spinach mixture and smooth so that it is evenly distributed. Then sprinkle over cheddar and bake for 30 minutes until quiche is set and crust is golden brown.
- Allow the quiche to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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