Description
Start your day with a protein-packed, satisfying dish that fits perfectly into your routine. This Healthy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a quick breakfast, easy dinner, and one of those versatile food ideas that works for busy weekdays or relaxed weekend brunches. With fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and colorful vegetables, it delivers both nutrition and flavor in every bite. It’s one of those easy recipes you’ll keep coming back to—ideal for meal prep, healthy snack options, and simple breakfast ideas that don’t compromise on taste.
Ingredients
8 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 cup chopped spinach
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté zucchini and spinach for 3–5 minutes until softened.
3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Add sautéed vegetables, peas, green onions, and shredded cheese to the mixture.
5. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 30–40 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden.
7. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
8. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Sauté vegetables beforehand to avoid excess moisture in the bake.
Do not overbake to keep the texture soft and fluffy.
Let the bake rest before slicing for cleaner pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 210mg