If you've ever wanted an easy, high-protein breakfast that feels fancy but takes minutes to make. This Tortilla Quiche Bake with cottage cheese is your new best friend. It's got everything you love about a classic quiche. Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with veggies, but without the hassle of the crust. The tortilla base crisps up beautifully, while the cottage cheese makes it extra fluffy and packed with protein. Perfect for busy mornings, brunches, or meal prep for the week!
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Best served warm for breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch. It's also great for meal prep. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat for a quick weekday breakfast.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
Tortilla → gluten-free wrap, cassava tortilla, whole-wheat wrap, low-carb tortilla - any tortillas will work.
Ham → cooked turkey, cooked bacon, sausages or omit completely and make it vegetarian.
Spinach → kale, arugula or broccoli. Any veggies will work.
Bell peppers → mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, roasted red peppers - the options are endless.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make cottage cheese quiche
- Step 1: Combine the eggs, cottage cheese and greek yogurt.
- Step 2: Add the vegetables and ham.
- Step 3: Mix well.
- Step 4: Line the naking dish with 4 tortillas.
- Step 5: Place the egg mixture in the dish.
- Step 6: Air fry or bake.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Baking dish if baking
- Whisk
How to store and reheat
To Store:
Let your tortilla quiche bake cool completely before storing. Cover tightly or place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
To Reheat:
- Air Fryer: Reheat slices at 325°F (160°C) for 3-4 minutes until warm and crisp.
- Oven: Warm at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
- Microwave: this is the fastest easiest way to reheat.
Pro Tip: Reheat uncovered for a few minutes in the air fryer or oven to bring back that crispy tortilla crust!
Tortilla Quiche Bake - FAQs
Yes! To make a tortilla quiche bake in the air fryer, press a large tortilla into a small air fryer-safe dish, pour in your egg and cottage cheese mixture, and cook at 325°F (160°C) for 12-15 minutes. The top will turn golden and the edges crisp up perfectly. It's a fast and easy way to make a mini high-protein breakfast bake without turning on the oven.
To keep your tortilla quiche bake crisp, make sure to press the tortilla tightly into the pan so it forms a crust, and don't overfill with liquid. Baking or air frying at the right temperature (375°F in the oven or 325°F in the air fryer) helps the tortilla stay crisp while the filling sets. You can also pre-toast the tortilla for 2 minutes before adding the egg mixture for extra crunch.
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Tortilla Quiche Bake with Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or the air fryer to 325°F (160°C).
- Press tortilla into a baking dish to form a crust.
- Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, salt, and pepper. Stir in ham, spinach, and bell peppers.
- Pour mixture into tortilla shells.
- Bake in the oven for 45 minutes at 375°F (190°C), until set and golden.
- Air fry 325°F (160°C) for 30 minutes or until set and golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
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Mention @eatwithcarmen in all social platformsFood safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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