Description
Indulge in a slice of our Healthy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake, a delightful fusion of protein-packed cottage cheese, fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, and vibrant vegetables. This versatile dish is perfect for any occasion—be it a lively brunch, a potluck, or a quick and nutritious lunch. With its ability to be customized with your favorite ingredients while remaining healthy and satisfying, this egg bake will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Cooked to perfection, it offers a savory experience that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 32 ounces small curd cottage cheese
- 16 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 pound cooked bacon
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free substitute)
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup minced yellow onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Cook bacon until crispy, then chop it into pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and mix in cottage cheese, melted butter, spinach, half the bell pepper, bacon (reserve some for topping), and half the Colby Jack cheese.
- Add flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, and half the Parmesan cheese; stir until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and top with remaining ingredients.
- Cover and bake for 40 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 20–30 minutes until set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 143g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 270mg