Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a savory, protein-packed dish that’s perfect for brunch or family gatherings. This delightful recipe features the creamy goodness of cottage cheese combined with nutrient-rich spinach and flavorful sundried tomatoes, delivering a Mediterranean flair that will impress your guests. With 30 grams of protein per serving, it’s not only delicious but also satisfying. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this bake fits seamlessly into busy mornings or special occasions. Serve it hot alongside fresh greens or roasted vegetables to elevate your meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 9 large eggs
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes (dry, cut into strips)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a 12-inch pie plate skillet with olive oil.
- Roughly chop the baby spinach and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, feta cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and grated cheddar until well blended.
- Stir in sundried tomatoes and chopped spinach until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie plate.
- Bake for 15-25 minutes or until the center is set and no longer jiggly.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing into quarters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 135g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 240mg