Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake became my weekend breakfast savior when I needed something quick and filling. Packed with protein and flavor, this simple dish comes together faster than brewing morning coffee, making it perfect for lazy weekend mornings or rushed weekday breakfasts.
Ingredients
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Main Protein Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheese
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Seasoning and Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk of choice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare my 8×8-inch baking dish by coating surfaces with cooking spray at room temperature. Set oven to precisely 375°F (190°C).
- Crack 6 large eggs into a spacious mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and uniform in color, approximately 30-45 seconds.
- Add 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Blend ingredients until your mixture looks creamy and well-incorporated.
- Incorporate 1 cup chopped spinach, ½ cup diced red bell pepper, and ¼ cup chopped green onions. Stir gently to distribute vegetables evenly throughout your egg mixture.
- Transfer entire mixture into your prepared baking dish. If desired, sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheese across the top to create a golden, melted surface.
- Position dish in preheated 375°F oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a firm center and lightly bronzed edges that indicate complete cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow your bake to rest 5-10 minutes. This helps ingredients settle and makes cutting clean, precise slices easier.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese for a dairy-free alternative like silken tofu if managing lactose intolerance.
- Chop vegetables finely to ensure even distribution and faster cooking throughout the egg bake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, reheating gently to maintain texture.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like basil, thyme, or dill to customize the flavor profile and keep breakfast interesting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg