Healthy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Recipe
This Healthy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Recipe is simple, nutritious and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish lightly with oil or cooking spray.
Sauté vegetables
- In a small pan, sauté onion and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until slightly soft. Set aside.
Beat eggs
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese and milk until smooth and creamy.
Season
- Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to the egg mixture. Stir gently to combine.
Add vegetables
- Mix sautéed onion and bell pepper into the egg mixture. Add chopped spinach and fold gently.
Pour into baking dish
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish. Spread evenly to fill the dish.
Add cheese
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top if using. This adds flavor and a golden crust.
Bake
- Bake in preheated oven for 30–35 minutes. Eggs should be set and top slightly golden.
Cool slightly
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. This helps it set further for easy slicing.
Garnish and serve
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Slice into squares and serve warm. Enjoy a healthy, protein-packed breakfast.
Notes
- Add mushrooms, zucchini, or broccoli for extra vegetables.
- Substitute milk with unsweetened almond milk for a lighter version.
- Use feta or mozzarella instead of cheddar for different flavor.
- Add cooked bacon or ham for extra protein.
- Make ahead by assembling and refrigerating overnight; bake in the morning.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne.
- Use fresh herbs like basil or chives for extra freshness.