This easy tortilla quiche is the breakfast shortcut you will make again and again: a crisp tortilla crust, fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, juicy tomato and sweet red pepper, all showered with melted cheese. It bakes in one dish in about 25 minutes, making it perfect for lazy weekends, quick weekday mornings and anyone who wants a warm, satisfying breakfast without the fuss of pastry.
For more easy morning ideas, try our Lazy Egg and Cheese Patties and this Avocado and Egg Breakfast Sandwich — both are quick, filling and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 100 g (1/2 cup) cottage cheese
- 3 eggs
- 60 g (2/3 cup) grated cheese
- 1 large tortilla
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- Press the tortilla into a baking dish to form a crust. Crack in the eggs and whisk with the cottage cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the diced tomato, pepper, and herbs. Shower with grated cheese.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 minutes until set and golden.
Tips
- Let the quiche rest for 5 minutes before slicing so the filling sets cleanly.
- Add spinach, mushrooms or cooked ham if you want a heartier version.
- Warm a leftover slice in a dry skillet to bring back the crisp tortilla edge.
For egg safety and handling tips, see usda.gov, and for more breakfast inspiration, visit allrecipes.com.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 148 kcal, protein 11 g, fat 8.1 g, carbs 7.1 g.