Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Recipe
This Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a delicious and nutritious dish that makes for a satisfying breakfast or brunch option. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs, this flavorful bake is filled with vibrant veggies and gooey mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 squares 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 12 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese, preferably reduced fat or full fat (NOT fat free)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-Ins:
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup basil, fresh, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- PREP: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 7×10 ceramic casserole dish with butter or spray oil. Set aside.
- Blend Egg Mixture: Crack the eggs into a blender. Add the cottage cheese and salt. Blend on high for about 30 seconds, or until everything is completely smooth with no lumps.
- Assemble: Pour the blended egg mixture into the greased casserole dish. Add the spinach, cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese. Gently mix everything together with a spoon to evenly distribute the ingredients in the egg mixture.
- Bake: Transfer the dish to the oven on the center rack. Bake for 45 minutes – 1 hour, or until the top and edges are getting a little crispy and golden brown, and the center of the casserole bounces back to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice into 6 squares and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 385mg
Keywords: Protein-Packed, Egg Bake, Cottage Cheese, Breakfast, Brunch
