Description
Egg bake with cottage cheese is a delightful, savory dish that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Imagine fluffy eggs combined with creamy cottage cheese and vibrant vegetables, all baked to golden perfection. This recipe is not only easy to prepare, but it also offers endless customization options to suit your taste. With every bite, you’ll experience a satisfying blend of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1/2 cup sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and sauté the onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in the sautéed vegetables.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and golden brown on top.
- Allow cooling slightly before slicing into squares and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 110g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap vegetables based on your preference; zucchini or mushrooms work well too. Add herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor.