Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a delicious and nutritious dish that seamlessly combines creamy cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, and fluffy eggs. This protein-packed breakfast casserole is perfect for meal prep or serving a crowd at brunch. Easy to customize with your favorite veggies and cheeses, it’s not only satisfying but also an excellent way to add more nutrients to your diet. Enjoy it any time of day for a comforting, hearty meal!
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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs until fully beaten.
- Stir in the cottage cheese until well combined with the eggs.
- Add chopped spinach, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper; mix well.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese (reserve some for topping).
- Pour mixture into the greased baking dish and top with reserved cheese if desired.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set and golden brown on top.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg