Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a delightful and protein-packed dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from brunch gatherings to quick lunches. This recipe combines fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, all topped with crispy bacon and generous amounts of gooey cheese. Not only is it customizable with your favorite ingredients, but it’s also easy to prepare ahead of time, making it a convenient choice for busy lifestyles. Whether served warm or as leftovers, this savory egg casserole is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 32 ounces small curd cottage cheese
- 16 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 pound cooked bacon (chopped)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free substitute)
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup minced yellow onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and add cottage cheese, melted butter, spinach, half the bacon, half the Colby Jack cheese, red bell pepper, and onion. Mix well.
- Sprinkle flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, and half the Parmesan over the egg mixture; stir until fully combined.
- Pour into the prepared pan. Top with remaining cheeses, bacon, red bell pepper, and black pepper.
- Cover with foil; bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil; bake an additional 20–30 minutes until set in the center.
- Let cool for 15–20 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 290mg