Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
A versatile and protein-packed egg bake featuring creamy cottage cheese, customizable with your choice of vegetables and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- 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 chopped vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, onions)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- Whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and chopped vegetables.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the eggs are set and the top is golden.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For creamier texture, use full-fat cottage cheese. Broil for a crispy top if desired. Allow to rest before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 350mg
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