Description
There’s something undeniably comforting about a bubbling, golden veggie bake fresh from the oven. Packed with color and flavor, this Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake brings together creamy cottage cheese, vibrant vegetables, and a touch of savory cheese for a wholesome dish you’ll want to make again and again. Whether you need a quick breakfast, a protein-rich lunch, or an easy dinner that pleases everyone, this recipe checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
2 cups cottage cheese
6 large eggs
2 cups zucchini, chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté zucchini, bell pepper, and mushrooms for 5–7 minutes, until just tender and moisture has evaporated. Let cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, ½ cup cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, pepper, and dried herbs until well combined.
4. Stir sautéed veggies into the egg mixture.
5. Pour everything into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
6. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese over the top.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden.
8. Cool for 5–10 minutes, slice into 6 servings, and enjoy.
Notes
For extra flavor, use a blend of your favorite cheeses in place of cheddar.
Let the bake cool slightly before slicing for the cleanest cuts.
Sautéing the veggies removes moisture and prevents a watery casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Main
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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