Description
This Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a nutritious and delicious breakfast option. With a blend of eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, tomatoes, and mozzarella, this dish is high in protein and flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 12 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese, preferably reduced fat or full fat (NOT fat free)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Additions:
- 2 large handfuls baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup basil, fresh, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, and salt. Stir in spinach, tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until set and slightly golden.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional veggies or protein like cooked bacon or sausage.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for a few days and reheated for quick breakfasts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 345 mg