Description
Cottage cheese egg bake brings Sunday morning breakfast comfort straight to your kitchen table. Grabbing fresh ingredients and whisking them together creates a simple, protein-packed meal that makes breakfast feel special without any complicated steps.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Vegetable Components:
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped onion
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh herbs
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Grease your 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and warm the oven to 350°F for even heating.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a spacious mixing bowl and whisk them thoroughly until the mixture becomes uniformly light and airy.
- Incorporate 2 cups of full-fat cottage cheese into the eggs, stirring until the texture becomes smooth and well-blended.
- Chop ½ cup bell peppers, ½ cup onions, and 1 cup spinach into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, plus ¼ teaspoon black pepper into the egg mixture.
- Gently fold 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese into the mixture, keeping a small handful for topping.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish and scatter the reserved cheese across the surface.
- Slide the dish into the 350°F oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the center sets and the top turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bake to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the proteins stabilize and makes slicing easier.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm with optional sliced tomatoes or avocado.
Notes
- Cottage cheese creates a lighter, fluffier texture compared to traditional quiche, making this dish perfect for a protein-packed breakfast or brunch.
- Experiment with different vegetable combinations like spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini to keep the recipe interesting and seasonal.
- For a low-carb version, skip any starchy vegetables and focus on high-fiber, nutrient-dense options like kale or broccoli.
- Ensure your eggs are whisked thoroughly to incorporate air, which helps the egg bake rise and become beautifully fluffy during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 309 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 534 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 372 mg