Description
A high-protein breakfast bake featuring cottage cheese, eggs, and assorted vegetables, perfect for meal prep and family brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until they are well-beaten.
- Stir in the cottage cheese until fully combined.
- Add the chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using), mixing until evenly distributed.
- Pour the egg mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 250mg