Cottage Cheese Quiche Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 batch single pie crust
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 egg (beaten)
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 oz cheddar cheese (shredded) ((1 cup) can also use Swiss, jack, etc.)
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place a pie or quiche pan on a small baking sheet to make it easier to handle and to catch the drips. Lay the prepared pie crust into the quiche pan and trim the edges.

2. 2

   If you're adding the optional sautéed onions, heat the oil in a pan. Add the chopped onions and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the onions are tender and start to go clear.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, and milk. With an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Stir in the cheddar cheese and onions and season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Pour this mixture into the pie shell. (This is the point at which you could freeze it, if making it in advance. Lay the pie plate on a rack in the freezer until firm. Wrap tightly with foil and place inside a labeled, ziptop freezer bag.)

5. 5

   Bake the quiche for 30 to 40 minutes or until set and golden. Allow to cool slightly before serving. (If baking from frozen, there’s no need to thaw. Just add 5 to 10 minutes to your baking time.)