Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
A comforting and cheesy egg bake featuring fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (e.g., spinach, bell peppers, onions)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Incorporate the shredded cheese and chopped vegetables.
- Prepare the baking dish by drizzling olive oil if using, then pour the egg mixture evenly into the dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is lightly golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before slicing into squares and serve.
Notes
For extra creaminess, mix in a splash of milk or cream. This dish is naturally gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Find it online: https://www.nailzspa.com/cottage-cheese-egg-bake/