Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a protein-packed and flavorful dish that makes breakfast, brunch, or meal prep a breeze. This versatile recipe combines creamy cottage cheese with fresh vegetables and melted cheese, creating a wholesome meal that satisfies your taste buds. Perfect for gatherings or as delicious leftovers throughout the week, this egg bake is easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. Whether you’re serving it to a crowd or enjoying it solo, this hearty bake is sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar)
- 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 bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped spinach, bell pepper, onion, and seasonings until fully combined.
- Fold in the shredded cheese and pour the mixture into the greased baking dish. Top with extra cheese if desired.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden and set in the center.
- Allow to cool for about 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 (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg