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cottage cheese egg bake that is delicious, high protein, and great for breakfast meal prep

Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Recipe

Taylor Svetlichny
A fluffy, high-protein egg bake made with cottage cheese, sautéed veggies, and melty cheddar. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 106 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 10 large eggs
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese plus extra for topping, optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ tbsp butter or cooking spray for greasing the pan

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium. Cook onion and bell pepper until softened, about 8 minutes. Add spinach and cook 2 more minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • In a blender, combine eggs and cottage cheese. Blend for 1 minute until smooth.
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle cheddar on the bottom, then layer the veggies.
  • Pour egg mixture on top, season again, and add extra cheese if desired.
  • Bake uncovered for 50–55 minutes, until set in the center.
  • Cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

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Notes

  • Blending the eggs and cottage cheese makes it fluffy and smooth.
  • Letting it rest after baking makes slicing easier.
  • Perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly.
  • Try adding bacon, mushrooms, or jalapeños for variation.
  • Great for breakfast, brunch, or lunch with toast or fruit.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 216mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 962IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 0.2mg
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