High Protein Potato Crust Quiche
This potato crust quiche is basically a giant protein-packed frittata, with a crispy potato crust standing in for pastry. It's loaded with egg whites, cottage cheese, turkey bacon, and veggies, and comes together with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Perfect for a make-ahead breakfast you can reheat all week long.
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 206kcal
Equipment
- Springform Pan
Ingredients
- 6-7 Medium Golden Potatoes halved
- Avocado Oil Spray or olive oil spray
- 2 Cups Egg Whites
- ¾ Cup Low Fat Cottage Cheese
- 1 Cup Spinach finely chopped
- 1 Bunch Chives finely chopped
- 4 Slices Turkey Bacon cooked
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt & Pepper
- ¾ Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- Start by cutting the potatoes in half and dropping them into a pot of boiling water. Boil until fork tender, then let them cool slightly and peel off the skins.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Spray a springform pan with the oil spray, then add the potatoes and smash them into the bottom and up the sides of the pan to form your crust. Spray the crust again and season with salt and pepper, then bake for 25 minutes.
- While the crust bakes, mix together the filling in a large bowl: egg whites, cottage cheese, spinach, turkey bacon, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Once the crust is done, remove it from the oven and pour the filling on top. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top, then bake again for about 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it sit for 10-15 minutes before slicing — this helps it set up so your slices hold together. Serve warm, and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
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Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg
