Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake becomes your go-to weekend breakfast dream, packed with protein and flavor that’ll make your morning shine. Creamy, cheesy, and utterly satisfying, this simple dish delivers comfort straight from your kitchen to the table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup unsweetened milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Optional/Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup chopped spinach
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375F and coat a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter. This ensures your egg bake won’t stick.
- Crack 8 large eggs into a spacious mixing bowl. Add 1 cup cottage cheese, ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon onion powder.
- Vigorously whisk the egg mixture for 2-3 minutes until everything blends into a smooth, creamy consistency without lumps.
- Fold 1 cup diced bell peppers, ½ cup chopped spinach, ½ cup chopped onions, and ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes into the egg base. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
- Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar across the top of the mixture. Use a spatula to incorporate cheese slightly into the surface.
- Pour the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with the back of a spoon.
- Slide the dish into the 375F oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Your egg bake is ready when the center looks firm and the edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5-7 minutes. This helps the egg bake set and makes cutting easier.
- Garnish with fresh chopped herbs and red pepper flakes before serving for extra flavor and color.
Notes
- Swap out cottage cheese for Greek yogurt or ricotta if you prefer a different texture.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent bites throughout the egg bake.
- For a low-carb version, skip bell peppers and replace with zucchini or asparagus pieces.
- Fresh herbs like basil or chives can brighten the flavor and add beautiful color to your final dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg