Easy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Recipe
This Easy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a wholesome and delicious dish perfect for breakfast or brunch. Packed with protein from eggs and cottage cheese, and enriched with colorful vegetables and melty cheeses, it offers a satisfying and nutritious meal that’s simple to prepare and bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 large red bell pepper – diced
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 4 cups chopped spinach
Egg Mixture
- 12 large eggs
- 16 ounces full-fat cottage cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cheeses
- ¼ cup shredded Gruyere or Gouda cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Other
- Cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Vegetables: Spread the diced red bell pepper, yellow onion, and chopped spinach evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a vegetable base layer.
- Mix Eggs and Dairy: Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly to break the yolks. Add the full-fat cottage cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and ¼ cup of shredded Gruyere or Gouda cheese. Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
- Combine and Pour: Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture evenly over the layer of vegetables in the baking dish. Spread it out to create an even layer.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the egg mixture for a cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes until the egg bake is fully set and firm to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the egg bake from the oven and let it cool for at least 15 minutes to allow it to set further. Slice into portions and serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are fully cooked through by checking that the center is set and not runny after baking.
- This egg bake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated for quick meals.
- Feel free to swap vegetables or cheeses to customize the flavor to your liking.
- For a lower fat version, use low-fat or non-fat cottage cheese and reduce cheese quantity.
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