Description
This Egg Tortilla Bake is a versatile and delicious breakfast or brunch dish featuring a crispy tortilla base topped with a fluffy egg and cottage cheese mixture and an array of fresh vegetables and cheeses. With three flavor options including Mediterranean and veggie-packed variations, it offers a customizable, protein-rich meal that’s easy to prepare and bake to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- Cooking spray or a little oil for greasing the baking dish
- 1 tortilla (8-10 inches in diameter)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Flavor Option One
- Diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup
- Diced green peppers, 1/4 cup
- Chopped spinach or arugula, 1/4 cup
- Mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup (or choice of cheese)
Flavor Option Two
- Diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup
- Kalamata olives, chopped, 1/4 cup
- Red onions, diced, 1/4 cup
- Spinach, chopped, 1/4 cup
- Feta cheese, 1/4 cup
- Mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup
Flavor Option Three
- Chopped shallots, 1/4 cup
- Fresh spinach, 2 cups
- Crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup
- Mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup
- Salt, 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the perfect baking temperature as you prepare the ingredients.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a round baking or pie dish approximately the size of your tortilla with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Form Tortilla Crust: Place the tortilla flat at the bottom of the greased baking dish, creating a base crust for the egg mixture.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and cottage cheese until combined smoothly. Season with salt and black pepper according to taste.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour the egg and cottage cheese blend evenly over the tortilla base in the baking dish.
- Prepare Toppings: Select your preferred flavor option: for option three, sauté chopped shallots and fresh spinach in a skillet until the spinach wilts; for others, have diced vegetables ready (tomatoes, green peppers, olives, onions, spinach). Sprinkle the vegetables evenly over the egg mixture.
- Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle mozzarella, feta, or a combination of cheeses on top of the vegetable toppings to create a flavorful, cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown. Monitor closely to avoid overcooking as ovens vary.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove from oven and allow the tortilla bake to cool for a few minutes. Slice into wedges or squares and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize toppings with other ingredients such as diced onions, mushrooms, or cooked bacon for extra flavor.
- For flavor option three, pre-sauté shallots and spinach before adding them to the egg mixture to avoid excess moisture and enhance flavor.
- Ensure the baking dish is similar in size to the tortilla to maintain a crisp crust and even cooking.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the oven; start checking for doneness at 20 minutes.
- This recipe serves well as a nutritious breakfast, brunch, or light dinner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
