Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

frozen deep dish pie shell

prebaked

0.75 cup

2% cottage cheese

pureed

9 unit

egg whites

3 unit

whole eggs

2 tbsp

olive oil

0.25 cup

onion

diced

3 cup

Baby Spinach

4 ounce

ham steaks

diced

1 tbsp

fresh chives

minced

0.25 tsp

red pepper flakes

0.25 cup

Fontina cheese

shredded

Step 1
~4 min

Prebake pie crust according to package directions.

Step 2
~4 min

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 3
~4 min

Puree cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth.

Step 4
~4 min

Add egg whites and whole eggs to the pureed cottage cheese and pulse until combined.

Step 5
~4 min

Set the egg mixture aside.

Step 6
~4 min

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 7
~4 min

Sauté diced onion in the skillet until softened, about 3 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

Add baby spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.

Step 9
~4 min

Stir diced ham, minced fresh chives, and red pepper flakes into the spinach mixture.

Step 10
~4 min

Transfer the spinach mixture to the prebaked pie crust and place on a baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 11
~4 min

Pour the egg mixture into the crust.

Step 12
~4 min

Sprinkle shredded Fontina cheese on top.

Step 13
~4 min

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set in the center.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a store-bought or homemade pie crust.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preference.

Let the quiche cool slightly before slicing.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of fresh fruit

Serve with a green salad

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Side salad
Fresh fruit

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Traditional dish for celebrations

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Easter
Mother's Day

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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