Description
Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake brings together fresh vegetables and creamy cottage cheese for a delightful meal that feels like a warm hug from your kitchen. Packed with nutrition and flavor, this simple casserole turns ordinary ingredients into a satisfying dinner that will make your family ask for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 0.5 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup chopped onion
Seasonings and Preparation:
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or butter, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a spacious mixing bowl and add 1 cup of cottage cheese, whisking thoroughly until the mixture transforms into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Incorporate 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, 1½ cups of chopped fresh spinach, ½ cup of chopped red bell pepper, ¼ cup of chopped onion, and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder into the egg mixture.
- Season the blend with salt and pepper to your preferred taste, stirring until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and create an even surface.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and checking that a toothpick inserted in the center emerges completely clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bake to rest for 5-7 minutes, which helps the dish set and makes slicing easier.
- Cut into squares and serve warm, or refrigerate for a quick grab-and-go breakfast option that stays fresh for 3-4 days.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese for silken tofu to make this dish dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
- Chop vegetables into small, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and better texture distribution.
- For extra protein, add diced ham, cooked bacon, or crumbled sausage to the mixture before baking.
- Fresh herbs like basil or chives can brighten the flavor and add a pop of color to your breakfast bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 249 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 364 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 235 mg