Description
This high-protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a healthy, low-carb breakfast casserole made with eggs, cottage cheese, veggies, and cheddar. Easy to prepare, customizable, and perfect for meal prep or a hearty brunch.
Ingredients
6 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup diced bell peppers
1 cup chopped spinach
2 green onions, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined.
3. Add the shredded cheddar, diced bell peppers, chopped spinach, green onions, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
5. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
6. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
7. Serve warm or store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
This bake is great for meal prep and reheats well.
You can substitute or add in your favorite veggies or breakfast meats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/6th of bake)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 195mg