Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a creamy, protein-packed dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. This versatile bake combines cottage cheese and eggs with your choice of vegetables, making it easy to customize based on what you have on hand. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a warm and satisfying casserole that’s both nutritious and delicious. Leftovers reheat beautifully, making this recipe ideal for meal prep. Enjoy a wholesome meal that caters to everyone’s tastes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, or onions)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in chopped vegetables and half of the shredded cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set and lightly browned on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 155g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 180mg