Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with wholesome vegetables and eggs, making it perfect for breakfast or brunch. High in protein, it’s a versatile recipe that can be tailored to your taste preferences. Whether you’re meal prepping for busy mornings or hosting a gathering, this egg bake will surely please everyone at the table. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can enjoy a hearty meal that’s both satisfying and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 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 and cottage cheese until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped spinach, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with any additional cheese if desired.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden brown on top.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 260mg