Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a scrumptious, high-protein breakfast casserole that makes mornings easy and delicious. This dish combines creamy cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, and flavorful cheeses into a satisfying bake that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for busy weeks ahead. With its simple preparation and customizable ingredients, this egg bake can be tailored to your taste preferences, ensuring everyone will enjoy it. Serve it warm at brunch gatherings or as a nutritious breakfast option throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined.
- Stir in the cottage cheese until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the chopped spinach, bell pepper, onion, and seasonings until evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and top with reserved cheese if desired.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden on top. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 195mg