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Slice of cottage cheese egg bake with veggies in it on a plate with a fork on the plate with it.

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake


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  • Author: Amy Estes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This high-protein cottage cheese egg bake combines fluffy eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, peppers, and onions into the best egg bake ever! It comes together quickly and makes the best healthy breakfast that is great for meal prepping!


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Add the chopped veggies in an even layer at the bottom of the baking dish. 
  2. Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk them well, making sure to break the yolks. Then add in the cottage cheese, seasoning, and 1/4 cup of the shredded gouda cheese and mix well. Then pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the baking dish over the veggies. 
  3. Spread the eggs in an even layer then top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese. 
  4. Bake in the oven on the middle rack until set, about 50-55 minutes. 
  5. Once the egg bake is done, remove it from the oven, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes, then slice and serve it!

Notes

  • Use full fat cottage cheese fo the best results. 
  • Chop the veggies into smaller pieces. 
  • Cook the egg bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. 
  • Allow the egg casserole to cool for at least 15 minutes before you slice and serve it. 
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Healthy Breakfast Recipes
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean