Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a delightful and nutritious breakfast option that combines creamy cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, and eggs into a flavorful dish. This protein-packed bake is perfect for meal prep or serving at brunch gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time and customizable ingredients, you can create a satisfying meal that caters to various tastes. Enjoy the comforting flavors of this savory egg dish, whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying it throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
- 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 until well beaten.
- Stir in the cottage cheese until fully combined with the eggs.
- Add in the chopped spinach, bell pepper, onion, and seasonings; mix until evenly combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set and golden on top.
- Allow cooling for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg