Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Healthy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake, a wholesome dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Packed with protein from fluffy eggs and creamy cottage cheese, this bake is complemented by crispy bacon and vibrant veggies, making it not only nutritious but also incredibly satisfying. Ideal for brunch gatherings or quick weekday lunches, you can easily customize it to fit your dietary needs. With an effortless preparation process, you can whip it up in no time, ensuring a delightful meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 32 ounces small curd cottage cheese
- 16 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 pound bacon
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free substitute)
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
- 1 cup red bell pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and mix in cottage cheese, melted butter, cooked bacon, spinach, half of the red bell pepper, and onion.
- Sprinkle in flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, and half of the Parmesan; stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and top with remaining cheese and bell pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 20–30 minutes until set.
- Let cool for 15–20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 320mg