Description
A nutritious and delicious Cottage Cheese Egg Bake with Veggies that combines sautéed bell peppers, onions, spinach, and creamy cottage cheese with eggs for a protein-packed breakfast or brunch. Baked to perfection, this dish is flavorful, satisfying, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 5-6 cups spinach (about 6 ounces)
- 1/4 cup chives, sliced
Egg Mixture
- 12 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups reduced fat cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5-10 dashes of hot sauce
- Black pepper to taste
Other
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the egg mixture.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add diced red bell pepper and yellow onion, sautéing for 5-8 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add Spinach: Add the spinach to the pan and sauté until it wilts. Then turn off the heat to stop cooking.
- Whisk Eggs: Crack the 12 eggs into a large bowl and whisk them until fully blended.
- Combine Ingredients: To the eggs, add the cottage cheese, sautéed peppers, onions, spinach, garlic powder, salt, hot sauce, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until fully combined.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour Mixture: Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the egg bake is set and cooked through.
- Cool & Remove Moisture: Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes to finish setting. Pat the top gently with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle sliced chives on top, slice into 12 pieces, and enjoy your wholesome egg bake!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh spinach for best results, and make sure to thoroughly sauté it to release excess moisture.
- To make it vegetarian, ensure your hot sauce and seasonings contain no animal products.
- This dish can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative, though texture will vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
