Description
Egg bake with cottage cheese is a delightful, hearty dish that combines fluffy eggs and creamy cottage cheese with vibrant vegetables for a nutritious meal. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this easy-to-make recipe is not only comforting but also customizable to suit your taste. Whip it up for a cozy family gathering or impress friends at your next brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the bell peppers and spinach until softened.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, and half of the cheddar cheese into the egg mixture.
- Fold in the sautéed vegetables, then pour into a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 270mg