Description
This Healthy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a protein-packed easy recipe that is perfect for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, light lunch, or simple dinner idea. Made with eggs, cottage cheese, zucchini, spinach, peas, and mozzarella, this wholesome bake is one of my favorite breakfast ideas and food ideas when I want something filling, nutritious, and easy to prep ahead.
Ingredients
6 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup green peas
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. Chop the zucchini, spinach, and green onions, and pat the zucchini dry if it seems watery.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Stir in the zucchini, spinach, peas, and green onions until evenly combined.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
8. Let the bake rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Do not skip resting the egg bake after baking, because slicing it too soon can make it fall apart and release extra moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 295mg
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