Description
This Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs recipe is a wholesome, high-protein breakfast that’s easy, nutritious, and perfect for busy mornings or meal prep. Packed with eggs, cottage cheese, and veggies, it’s low-carb, gluten-free, and naturally allergy-friendly—ideal for families, fitness lovers, and anyone needing a healthy start to the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
- 1/4 cup milk (any type – dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups chopped spinach (fresh or frozen, drained)
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Whisk Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs thoroughly. Add milk and whisk again.
- Add Cottage Cheese & Seasonings: Stir in cottage cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until creamy.
- Add Vegetables: Fold in spinach, bell peppers, and onion. Drain frozen spinach well before adding.
- Assemble: Pour egg mixture into the greased dish and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Bake 35–40 minutes, or until set and golden. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier result.
- Drain frozen spinach well to avoid excess moisture.
- Add herbs like parsley, dill, or chives for extra flavor.
- Make it spicy by adding jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Great for meal prep—stores up to 4 days or freezes up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
Keywords: baked cottage cheese eggs, high protein breakfast, cottage cheese egg bake, healthy breakfast meal prep, low carb egg bake