Description
Start your morning right with this wholesome and satisfying Easy Spinach and Cottage Cheese Breakfast Casserole. It’s rich, fluffy, and packed with protein, thanks to a combination of eggs, cottage cheese, and spinach. Perfect for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or easy meal prep, this casserole is ideal for busy mornings or a leisurely weekend brunch. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s a fantastic addition to your list of breakfast ideas or easy recipes for anytime.
Ingredients
6 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1.5 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Butter or nonstick spray for greasing the dish
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
3. Add cottage cheese and shredded cheese, mixing until combined.
4. Stir in the thawed, squeezed spinach.
5. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
6. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set in the center.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Be sure to squeeze the spinach well to prevent excess moisture in the casserole.
You can customize this base recipe by adding sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, or switching up the cheese blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: quick breakfast, easy recipe, spinach casserole, healthy snack, meal prep, egg bake