High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

A fluffy baked egg casserole with cottage cheese, spinach, cheddar, and bell pepper, ready in about 40 minutes for an easy high-protein breakfast.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Yield: 6 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup spinach
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish with the olive oil. (about 5 min) — 375°F
2. Whisk the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until combined. (about 2 min)
3. Stir in the spinach, cheddar, and bell pepper until evenly distributed. (about 2 min)
4. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center is fully set and the eggs reach 160°F. (about 30 min) — 375°F
5. Rest the bake for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm. (about 5 min)