Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a creamy and satisfying dish that brings together the rich flavors of cottage cheese, eggs, and vibrant veggies. This high-protein breakfast casserole is not only nutritious but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to mix in your favorite vegetables for added flavor. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this easy-to-make egg bake can be served warm for breakfast, brunch, or even an easy weeknight dinner. Enjoy it as is or enhance it with fresh herbs and avocado slices for a delightful finish.
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 your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped spinach, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese (reserve some for topping if desired).
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and top with reserved cheese.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set and golden brown on top.
- Allow to 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 (approx. 160g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 250mg