Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a wholesome and satisfying dish that offers a delightful blend of creamy cottage cheese, protein-packed eggs, and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, this versatile recipe is high in protein and can easily be customized to suit your taste preferences. It’s also make-ahead friendly, making it ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd. With minimal preparation and a rich flavor profile, this egg bake is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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 (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until well beaten. Stir in the cottage cheese until fully combined.
- Add the chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, chopped onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the egg mixture. Mix until evenly combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese. If desired, reserve some cheese for topping before baking.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish. Sprinkle reserved cheese on top if using. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set and golden brown.
- Cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 185mg