Description
This Healthy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is the kind of easy recipe that makes mornings feel a whole lot easier. It is fluffy, creamy, packed with protein, and loaded with colorful vegetables for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or light dinner idea you can make ahead. Whether you need simple breakfast ideas for the week, a meal prep favorite, or a wholesome baked egg casserole for brunch, this cottage cheese egg bake delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
8 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1 medium zucchini, diced
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
3/4 cup frozen peas
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced zucchini and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened.
3. Add the spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Remove from the heat.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
5. Stir in the cooked zucchini, wilted spinach, peas, and green onions.
6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
7. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top.
8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
9. Let the bake rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make sure to cook the zucchini and spinach first so the vegetables release some moisture before baking. This keeps the egg bake from turning watery.
Let the casserole rest before slicing so it sets properly and gives you clean, even portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 498mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 233mg
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