High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

Author: Arwa Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 70 minutes
Yield: 8 servings Category: DINNER Cuisine: American Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs
  • 16 ounces full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 4 cups chopped spinach
  • 1/4 cup shredded gruyere or gouda cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic (ground or powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Add the chopped veggies in an even layer at the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk them well, then add the cottage cheese, seasonings, and 1/4 cup of shredded gouda cheese and mix until mostly smooth.
  4. Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture over the veggies in the baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake on the middle rack for 50 to 55 minutes, until set.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  1. Use full fat cottage cheese for better texture. Allow the bake to cool before slicing to maintain shape.