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High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake for Easy Breakfast

A fluffy, savory egg bake made with cottage cheese for a high-protein, make-ahead breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 eggs large
  • 1.5 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 0.5 cup bell peppers diced
  • 0.25 cup onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Sauté onions and bell peppers in olive oil until softened.
  3. Whisk eggs with cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
  4. Fold in shredded cheese, spinach, and vegetables.
  5. Pour mixture into baking dish and smooth top.
  6. Bake 30–35 minutes until set and lightly golden.

Notes

Let rest before slicing for best texture.