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A slice of baked cottage cheese eggs with spinach and green onions, a protein-rich breakfast.

Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs

This protein-packed breakfast bake is a simple and satisfying way to start your day. It combines eggs, cottage cheese, and spinach for a nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 248
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese 2% or full-fat
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded or shaved
  • 3 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion or green onions finely diced

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly mist a 9x9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until everything is well combined. Stir in the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and onion.
  3. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set.
  5. Store any leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat servings in a skillet or microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 21gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 305mgSodium: 787mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

Notes

You can add up to 1 cup of cooked vegetables or cooked breakfast meats, such as crumbled bacon, breakfast sausage, sautéed mushrooms, or bell peppers.

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