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Cottage Cheese Egg Bake with Veggies Recipe

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This cottage cheese egg bake with veggies is a wholesome and flavorful breakfast casserole that’s easy to make and packed with nutritious ingredients. Loaded with sautéed bell peppers, onions, spinach, and creamy cottage cheese blended into eggs, it’s perfect for a hearty morning meal that will keep you satisfied and energized.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 5-6 cups spinach (about 6 ounces)
  • ¼ cup chives, sliced

Main Ingredients

  • 12 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups reduced fat cottage cheese

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 5-10 dashes of hot sauce
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s at the right temperature when you’re ready to bake.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper and onion, sautéing for 5-8 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Wilt Spinach: Add the spinach to the pan and cook until it wilts completely, then turn off the heat.
  4. Prepare Egg Mixture: Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk thoroughly. Add the cottage cheese, sautéed red pepper, onion, spinach, garlic powder, salt, hot sauce, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined.
  5. Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  6. Combine and Bake: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes.
  7. Cool and Set: Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes so it finishes setting and excess moisture evaporates. Pat dry with a paper towel if needed.
  8. Serve: Sprinkle the sliced chives over the top, slice into 12 pieces, and enjoy your nutritious breakfast bake!

Notes

  • Test the egg bake for doneness by inserting a fork; if it comes out clean, it’s ready to be removed from the oven.
  • Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables like tomatoes, mushrooms, or broccoli for added variety.
  • Using full-fat cottage cheese is an option if you prefer a richer texture.

Find it online: https://yumntasty.com/cottage-cheese-egg-bake-with-veggies-recipe/