Ingredients
Crust
- 2 large (burrito size) tortillas or 5-6 small tortillas
Filling
- 6 large eggs
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup sliced tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking. This helps ensure the tortillas won't adhere to the pan.
- Prepare Crust: Layer the tortillas in the pie dish, overlapping the edges so they come up the sides like a crust. Press them firmly into the dish to create an even base for the filling.
- Make Filling: In a medium bowl, crack the eggs and add the cottage cheese along with salt and pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the eggs and cheese are fully blended and slightly frothy on top, eliminating any white streaks.
- Assemble Quiche: Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla crust. Sprinkle the chopped spinach on top, arrange the sliced tomatoes evenly, and finish by sprinkling shredded cheddar cheese over the surface.
- Bake: Place the quiche in the middle of the preheated oven. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes or until the eggs are fully set and the tortilla crust is golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes. This resting time helps the quiche set fully and makes slicing easier. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Air Fryer Alternative: Prepare the quiche as directed, but use 3-4 eggs instead of 6 to fit the smaller capacity of an air fryer. Use a metal pie dish or cake pan that fits inside your air fryer (an 8-inch pan fits an 8-quart air fryer). Air fry at 300°F for 17-20 minutes, keeping an eye on cooking progress as times may vary by appliance. Cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure to spray the pie dish well to prevent the tortillas from sticking during baking.
- You can use either large burrito-size tortillas or smaller ones layered to cover your pie dish fully.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste in the egg mixture for optimal flavor.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese like mozzarella or pepper jack for a different flavor profile.
- Cooling the quiche before slicing is essential to avoid it falling apart and to achieve clean slices.
- Cooking times may vary depending on oven or air fryer models; adjust accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
