Description
This Cheesy Protein Egg Bake is a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that’s perfect for meal prep. Packed with eggs, cottage cheese, and veggies, it’s a high-protein dish that will keep you satisfied all morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup egg whites
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable Mix-ins:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
Additional:
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Mix egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in bell peppers, spinach, red onion, and half of the shredded cheddar.
- Bake: Pour mixture into the baking dish, sprinkle remaining cheddar on top, and bake for 30–35 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- You can add cooked turkey sausage or chopped cooked bacon for extra protein.
- Swap vegetables based on preference—zucchini, mushrooms, or tomatoes work well.
- This egg bake stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
