High-Protein Baked Cottage Cheese Dish
A fluffy and nutritious baked dish made with cottage cheese, eggs, and vibrant veggies, perfect for breakfast or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup cheese (cheddar or mozzarella), shredded
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, diced onion, shredded cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is a lovely golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing. Serve and enjoy your delicious high-protein dish!
Notes
Feel free to swap in any veggies you have on hand or opt for different types of cheese to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 280mg