Description
This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a delicious and nutritious breakfast or brunch option loaded with eggs, cottage cheese, and fresh vegetables. It’s baked to perfection with a melty cheese topping, providing a hearty and satisfying meal that’s packed with protein and flavor. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this egg bake is easy to make and great for those looking for a filling, high-protein dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 12 large eggs
- 16 ounces full-fat cottage cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup shredded gruyere or gouda cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 4 cups chopped spinach
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the diced red bell pepper, yellow onion, and chopped spinach in an even layer on the bottom of the pan.
- Mix egg and cheese mixture: In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk thoroughly to break the yolks. Add the full-fat cottage cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and ¼ cup of shredded gruyere or gouda cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Combine and assemble: Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture evenly over the layered vegetables in the baking dish. Spread the mixture evenly to ensure uniform cooking. Then, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake the egg bake: Place the baking dish on the middle rack in the oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the egg bake is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the egg bake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best texture and flavor.
- Chop vegetables into smaller pieces to ensure even cooking and easy slicing.
- Check doneness by inserting a knife in the center; it should come out mostly clean.
- Allow the casserole to cool at least 15 minutes before slicing to let it set properly.
- This bake can be prepared a day ahead and reheated for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg
