Description
A simple and nutritious Cottage Cheese Egg Bake that combines fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, Parmesan, and fresh spinach for a protein-packed breakfast or brunch option. This savory casserole is easy to prepare, perfect for meal prepping, and customizable with your favorite veggies or breakfast meats.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 8 eggs
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup 2% or full-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach
- ½ cup finely diced yellow onion or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Then fold in the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, and diced onion.
- Prepare for Baking: Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out to the edges.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is fully set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Serve and Store: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in a skillet or microwave before serving.
Notes
- You can add up to 1 cup of cooked vegetables or cooked breakfast meats, such as crumbled bacon, breakfast sausage, sautéed mushrooms, or bell peppers for added flavor and variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 310 mg
