Low Carb Breakfast Quiches Recipe

Name: Low Carb Breakfast Quiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 eggs; ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; ¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated); ¼ cup cottage cheese; 2 ounces baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped (approx. 1 c.); ⅓ cup roasted red pepper, diced (or 1 finely chopped and seeded jalapeno); ⅓ cup ham, finely diced (or cooked and crumbled sausage or bacon); ¼ cup green onion, sliced; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon hot sauce (optional); 4 ounces ham, deli ham, thinly sliced (approx. 8 slices)

Servings: persons

8 eggs
¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
¼ cup cottage cheese
2 ounces baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped (approx. 1 c.)
⅓ cup roasted red pepper, diced (or 1 finely chopped and seeded jalapeno)
⅓ cup ham, finely diced (or cooked and crumbled sausage or bacon)
¼ cup green onion, sliced
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
4 ounces ham, deli ham, thinly sliced (approx. 8 slices)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients (except ham slices) and stir well.
3
Lightly grease or spray muffin tin (you will need 8 wells) You can use foil muffin liners, but be sure to spray them with non-stick spray before filling and to remove the liners from the quiche BEFORE reheating them in microwave).
4
Evenly divide the egg mixture between the 8 muffin wells (about 1/4 cup each), being careful to keep ingredients well dispersed and getting an equal amount of spinach in each well.
5
You want them to be filled right to the top.
6
Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
7
The tops should be puffed and just barely set on top.
8
Eggs will sink after cooling.
9
Store them in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze them (remember that when reheating in the microwave to make sure to take off the foil liners!
10
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521

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 eggs, ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, ¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated), ¼ cup cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, Low Carb Breakfast Quiches falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Low Carb Breakfast Quiches

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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