Description
Savory cottage cheese egg bake provides a delightful breakfast solution packed with protein and flavor. Creamy textures and hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a satisfying morning meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup (225 grams/8 oz) cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- ½ cup (50 grams/2 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (4 oz) cooked bacon or sausage
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 1 small zucchini, shredded
- ¼ cup (25 grams/1 oz) green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Heat oven to 375F (190C) and thoroughly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with olive oil, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Blend Base Components: Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until the mixture reaches a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Integrate Vegetables: Fold chopped spinach, diced bell peppers, and green onions into the egg mixture, distributing ingredients evenly to create a colorful and nutritious base.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the vegetable-infused mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly, and bake for 30-35 minutes until eggs are fully set and the surface turns a rich golden-brown.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the egg bake to settle for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps stabilize the proteins and makes slicing easier. Cut into portions and serve warm, or store in the refrigerator for future meals.
Notes
- Optimize Egg Texture: Whisk eggs thoroughly to create a light, fluffy consistency that prevents dense, rubbery results.
- Control Moisture Levels: Drain excess liquid from cottage cheese and vegetables to avoid a watery, soggy egg bake.
- Customize Vegetable Variations: Swap or add different vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal dietary preferences, keeping vegetable sizes uniform for even cooking.
- Enhance Meal Prep Potential: Prepare the egg bake in advance and store in airtight containers for up to 4 days, reheating gently to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 290 mg