Description
A creamy, high-protein breakfast bake that is easy to prep the night before and bakes in 25 minutes. Packed with 25-30g of protein per slice, this dish is perfect for busy mornings and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup (225g) full-fat small curd cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup (100g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup fresh or frozen spinach
- 1/2 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon or ham, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Dice the onion, bell pepper, and mince the garlic. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out all excess water. Crumble any meat if using.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper vigorously until the cottage cheese curds are mostly broken down and the mixture is smooth.
- Spread the diced vegetables, spinach, and optional meat evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, using a spatula to gently stir and coat everything. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are set and slightly golden, and the center is just barely jiggly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes to allow the eggs to set before slicing into squares or triangles.
Notes
For the smoothest texture, whisk vigorously to break down cottage cheese curds. If using frozen spinach, it is crucial to squeeze out all water to prevent a soggy bake. This recipe can be assembled the night before and refrigerated; add 5-10 minutes to baking time if baking from cold. Do not freeze, as cottage cheese may become grainy upon thawing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of th
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 380
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
Keywords: high protein breakfast, cottage cheese egg bake, meal prep breakfast, healthy eggs, gluten-free breakfast, quick breakfast, kid-friendly breakfast