Mini Crustless Quiche (Low Carb)
Could your morning use a boost? Mini crustless quiches with chicken & apple sausage are low-carb, oh-so-delicious, & perfect for meal-prepping
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 links chicken and apple sausage, (chopped)
- ½ cup onion, (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup grated cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat 10 mini-muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray.
- Heat the oil in a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onions and sauté for 4 minutes.
- Add the sausage and minced garlic, then sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes until the onions are golden and the sausage is nicely browned.
- In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Mix in the cottage cheese, grated cheddar cheese, pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt.
- Add the onions and sausage, then stir to combine.
- Evenly divide the mixture between the mini muffin cups, filling almost to the top.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven. Allow the entire pan to cool on a cooling rack before removing the quiches.
Notes
This recipe is for 10 mini quiches.
They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the oven or microwave; you can also enjoy them cold.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Mini Crustless Quiche (Low Carb)
Serving Size
1 quiche
Amount per Serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Fat
5.7
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2.4
g
12
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.7
g
Cholesterol
65.6
mg
22
%
Sodium
197.9
mg
8
%
Potassium
58.3
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
2.3
g
1
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
0.7
g
1
%
Protein
7.3
g
15
%
Vitamin A
195
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
1.3
mg
2
%
Calcium
66
mg
7
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
Net carbs
2.1
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.