High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
A delightful and nutritious egg bake packed with protein, perfect for busy mornings or brunch with friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 16 ounces full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large red bell pepper – diced
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 4 cups chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup shredded gruyere or gouda cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- Layer the diced bell pepper, onion, and spinach at the bottom of the baking dish.
- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them until well blended.
- Add cottage cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, and 1/4 cup of shredded gouda cheese to the bowl and mix well.
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in the baking dish.
- Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for about 50-55 minutes, until the center is set.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the ingredients based on what you have available. Substitute cottage cheese with low-fat versions or different cheese varieties for a flavor twist.