Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a delightful and nutritious breakfast option that’s perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches. This fluffy egg dish combines creamy cottage cheese, colorful vegetables, and melted cheese to create a flavor-packed casserole that everyone will enjoy. With its high protein content, it’s ideal for meal prep or serving at family gatherings. Customize it with your favorite veggies or spices for a personal touch. Easy to make and absolutely satisfying, this Cottage Cheese Egg Bake will energize your day!
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until well beaten. Stir in the cottage cheese until fully combined.
- Add the chopped spinach, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper into the egg mixture; mix until combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and top with any reserved shredded cheese if desired.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set and golden on top. Allow cooling for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg