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Cottage Cheese Egg Bake – Easy Healthy Breakfast Casserole Recipe

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This cottage cheese egg bake is a high-protein, gluten-free breakfast casserole that’s creamy, fluffy, and endlessly adaptable. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, it’s packed with eggs, cottage cheese, veggies, and cheddar for a nourishing start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240g) cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, small-curd preferred)
  • 1 cup (120g) shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or pepper jack)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (whole, almond, or oat milk)
  • 1 cup (30g) baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup (75g) red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1g) black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1.5g) garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh garlic, minced)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup cooked bacon or sausage
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley or dill)
  • Optional: Hot sauce or chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter, olive oil, or nonstick spray.
  2. Crack 8 large eggs into a large mixing bowl. Whisk until yolks and whites are fully combined and slightly frothy.
  3. Add 1 cup cottage cheese and 1/2 cup milk to the eggs. Whisk until mostly smooth (small curds are fine).
  4. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar, 1 cup chopped spinach, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, and 2 sliced green onions using a spatula.
  5. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir to combine.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula. Optionally, sprinkle extra cheese or veggies on top.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is just set (check at 30 minutes; tent with foil if browning too quickly).
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing for clean squares.
  9. Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or a side of salsa.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and drain any wet veggies before adding. The recipe is highly adaptable—swap in your favorite cheeses or veggies, or add cooked sausage or bacon for a meatier version. Let the bake rest for 10 minutes before slicing for clean pieces. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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