Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a scrumptious and nourishing dish that perfectly combines creamy cottage cheese, wholesome eggs, and vibrant vegetables. High in protein, it’s a versatile option ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. This hearty bake can be prepared in advance, making it an excellent choice for meal prep or serving at gatherings. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, this dish will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Whether you enjoy it plain or with your favorite toppings, the Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is sure to delight your taste buds.
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; grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs until combined. Stir in cottage cheese until smooth.
- Mix in chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, onion, and seasonings until evenly blended.
- Gently fold in shredded cheese.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish; top with additional shredded cheese if desired.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden on top.
- Cool for 5 minutes before slicing; garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the bake (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 210mg