Description
A fluffy and cheesy baked egg dish featuring cottage cheese and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a nutritious breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped, any color)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen, chopped)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika or cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh herbs for garnish (like chives or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crack open the eggs and add the cottage cheese in a large bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Toss in the chopped bell pepper, diced onion, chopped spinach, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until well mixed.
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil or butter and pour the egg mixture into it.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh herbs.
Notes
Consider using egg whites for a lighter version, or substitute cottage cheese with ricotta for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 350mg