Description
Hearty cottage cheese egg bake delivers a protein-packed breakfast sensation that blends creamy textures with savory herbs. Simple ingredients create a delightful morning meal you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) cottage cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheese
Vegetables:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chopped onion
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh herbs
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish by lightly coating with cooking spray and warming the oven to 350°F.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend eggs until smooth and uniform, then gently incorporate cottage cheese for a creamy texture.
- Introduce chopped spinach, diced bell peppers, and finely minced onions into the egg mixture, seasoning with herbs and spices to enhance flavor complexity.
- Gently fold the majority of shredded cheese into the vegetable-egg blend, reserving a portion for a golden topping.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, distributing evenly and sprinkling the remaining cheese across the surface for a crisp, melted finish.
- Position in preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until the center sets completely and the top achieves a rich, golden-brown coloration.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the proteins stabilize and makes slicing more precise.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs, sliced cherry tomatoes, or creamy avocado cubes to add vibrant color and additional nutritional layers.
Notes
- Customize protein sources by swapping cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or tofu for alternative dietary needs.
- Reduce moisture by patting spinach and bell peppers dry before mixing to prevent soggy texture.
- Boost flavor complexity by roasting vegetables briefly before adding to egg mixture, enhancing natural sweetness and depth.
- Make meal-prep friendly by preparing entire dish ahead and storing in refrigerator for up to 4 days, reheating individual portions quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg