Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a delicious and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any meal of the day. Packed with protein from eggs and cottage cheese, this versatile bake combines fresh vegetables for a wholesome breakfast or brunch option that can also double as a light dinner. Easy to make ahead of time, it’s ideal for busy mornings or gatherings. With melty cheese on top and endless customization possibilities, this hearty egg bake will satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage 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
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
- Sliced tomatoes for garnish (optional)
- Avocado for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until combined.
- Add in the chopped spinach, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Fold in the shredded cheese (reserve some for topping if desired).
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle any reserved cheese on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with optional garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 120g)
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 217mg