Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
A cozy and nourishing egg bake combining fluffy eggs with creamy cottage cheese and vibrant vegetables, perfect for brunch or a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup diced vegetables (like spinach, bell peppers, or onions)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the eggs until well beaten and frothy.
- Stir in the cottage cheese, shredded cheese, diced vegetables, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined.
- Grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Try mixing in ricotta cheese for extra creaminess. Feel free to swap out cottage cheese for Greek yogurt or add diced ham for a meaty version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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