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High Protein Cottage Cheese Baked Eggs

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🍳 This Cottage Cheese Egg Bake offers a high-protein, creamy breakfast option that’s naturally gluten-free and low carb.
⏲️ Ideal for quick preparation and make-ahead meal prep, it combines simple ingredients for a nutritious start to your day.

  • Total Time: 40-45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 8 large eggs

– ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

– ¼ teaspoon fine salt

– ¼ teaspoon black pepper

– ¾ cup 2% or full-fat cottage cheese (full-fat preferred for creaminess)

– ½ cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese

– 3 cups roughly chopped fresh baby spinach (or thawed, well-drained frozen spinach)

– ½ cup finely diced yellow onion or green onions

Instructions

1-First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.

2-In a large bowl, whisk together 8 large eggs, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon fine salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until well combined.

3-Stir in ¾ cup of 2% or full-fat cottage cheese, ½ cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese, 3 cups roughly chopped fresh baby spinach, and ½ cup finely diced yellow onion to create a hearty mixture.

4-Pour the blended ingredients evenly into the prepared baking dish for uniform cooking.

5-Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness when the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

6-Allow it to cool slightly before serving, and store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Notes

🧀 Strain cottage cheese to reduce moisture if using low-fat versions to avoid a watery bake.
⏳ Extend baking time slightly if the dish appears watery after initial baking.
🥘 Prepare the dish the night before and bake within 24 hours for easy meal prep and fresh taste.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Low Carb, High Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
  • Calories: 248
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 787 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 21 g
  • Cholesterol: 305 mg