Description
Indulge in the delightful Cottage Cheese Egg Bake, a versatile dish perfect for any meal—be it brunch with friends or a quick lunch at home. This savory egg bake is loaded with fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, crispy bacon, and vibrant vegetables, delivering a flavorful experience that is both satisfying and nutritious. With the convenience of a make-ahead option, you can prepare this protein-rich casserole in advance and pop it in the oven when you’re ready to serve. Customize it to your taste by incorporating your favorite veggies or meats. Enjoy a slice of comfort that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 32 ounces small curd cottage cheese
- 16 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 pound cooked bacon
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free substitute)
- Assorted vegetables like red bell pepper and onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and mix in cottage cheese, spinach, melted butter, half of the Colby Jack cheese, bacon (reserve some for topping), diced vegetables, flour, seasoning, and remaining cheese.
- Pour into the prepared pan and top with reserved ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; uncover and bake for another 20–30 minutes until set.
- Let rest for 15–20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 622mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 303mg