Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a nutritious and satisfying dish that combines the wholesome goodness of eggs and cottage cheese with vibrant vegetables. This high-protein egg bake is perfect for busy mornings or as a crowd-pleasing brunch option. With its cheesy flavor and customizable ingredients, it offers a delicious way to kickstart your day or meal prep for the week ahead. Enjoy every bite of this easy-to-make recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 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 (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add chopped spinach, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese, reserving some for topping if desired.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with reserved cheese.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until set and golden brown on top.
- Allow cooling for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 210mg