Description
This Cottage Cheese Egg Bake offers an irresistible blend of creamy cottage cheese, fresh veggies, and spices, making it a perfect quick dinner or healthy meal option for everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 eggs
- 1 onion diced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 24 oz cottage cheese
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 yellow pepper diced
- 5 oz spinach
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese
- 1 cup cheddar shredded
- 3/4 tbsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Sauté the onion with garlic until softened.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Fold in the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, and feta cheese.
- Transfer the sautéed onion into the baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Add the diced red pepper and spinach on top, then sprinkle with chopped basil.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Allow it to rest before slicing for better shape and texture.
Notes
Let the dish cool slightly to hold its shape when slicing.
Feel free to add other vegetables or meats for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 240mg