Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
A comforting baked dish combining eggs, cheese, and greens, perfect for busy weekday mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite)
- 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 the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Whisk together the eggs in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Stir in the cottage cheese until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the spinach, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
- Fold in the shredded cheese, ensuring it’s well mixed in without overworking the batter.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with extra cheese if desired.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set and golden on top. Allow to cool for five minutes before slicing.
Notes
Pairs beautifully with a fresh side salad, sliced avocado, or fresh fruit. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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