Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a scrumptious and nutritious dish that blends the creamy richness of cottage cheese with fluffy eggs and vibrant vegetables. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or even a quick dinner, this egg bake is not only high in protein but also incredibly versatile. You can easily customize it with seasonal veggies or your favorite cheeses, making it an excellent option for meal prep or feeding a crowd. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a baking time of 45 minutes, you’ll have a hearty meal ready to enjoy in no time.
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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until well-beaten. Stir in the cottage cheese until combined.
- Add the chopped spinach, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes or until set and golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg