Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

Cottage cheese egg bake with spinach, bell pepper, cheddar, and garlic powder, baked until set for an easy 40-minute vegetarian breakfast.

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

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 spray cooking spray

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. (about 5 min) — 375°F
2. Whisk the eggs, cottage cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until blended. (about 2 min)
3. Stir in the spinach, bell pepper, and 3/4 cup of the cheddar. (about 2 min)
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the top. (about 1 min)
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center is set and the eggs reach 160°F. (about 30 min) — 375°F
6. Rest the bake for 5 minutes, then cut into portions and serve warm. (about 5 min)