Delicious Egg Bake with Cottage Cheese
This egg bake with cottage cheese is a warm, inviting dish that combines creamy textures and vibrant flavors, making it perfect for lazy weekends or festive brunches. Loaded with fresh vegetables and topped with gooey cheddar, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped bell peppers and spinach until the spinach wilts and peppers soften.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Stir in the sautéed vegetables and half of the grated cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and sprinkle remaining cheddar on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and puffed. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 300mg