Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a deliciously nutritious breakfast option that combines protein-rich cottage cheese with fresh vegetables and melted cheese. This dish is not only hearty but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite veggies. Perfect for meal prep, this comforting casserole can be enjoyed on busy mornings or served at family gatherings. Each bite provides a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 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 the eggs until fully beaten.
- Stir in the cottage cheese until well combined with the eggs.
- Mix in the chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, chopped onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese, reserving some for topping if desired.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and sprinkle any reserved shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until set and golden on top.
- Allow cooling for about 5 minutes before slicing and serve garnished with fresh herbs or avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg