Description
A comforting, protein-packed Cheesy Protein Egg Bake featuring fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and golden melted cheddar. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Add milk, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle a bit of extra cheese on top for a golden crust.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is just set.
- Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep the texture soft and creamy.
- Try using freshly grated cheese for better flavor and melt.
- You can assemble the dish the night before and bake it in the morning.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months when stored properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 220mg