Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a deliciously satisfying dish that combines the goodness of fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and a medley of fresh vegetables. This hearty breakfast casserole is not only high in protein but also incredibly versatile, making it ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd on busy mornings. With its delightful cheesy flavor and vibrant colors, this egg bake is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy it warm for brunch or as a nutritious grab-and-go breakfast throughout the week!
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 (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Stir in the cottage cheese until fully combined.
- Add chopped spinach, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with any 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: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 220mg