Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a delicious and nutritious option for any meal of the day. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs, this savory breakfast casserole is loaded with fresh vegetables, making it both filling and healthy. Ideal for meal prep or serving at gatherings, it boasts a creamy texture and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. With simple preparation steps and minimal ingredients, this dish is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches.
Ingredients
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- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until beaten, then mix in the cottage cheese until well combined.
- Add the spinach, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese (reserve some for topping if desired).
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and top with reserved cheese if using.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until set and golden on top.
- Allow to cool for five minutes before slicing. Garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (180g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 215mg