Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
This Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is packed with protein and flavor! The fluffy blend of eggs with the creamy cottage cheese makes this a delicious breakfast. With 13 grams of protein per serving, this easy breakfast casserole will get your day going.
I really do think that this is the perfect breakfast. (Or a simple lunch or dinner!) With only four ingredients needed, prep is minimal, but the flavor is huge. It’s like a crustless quiche meets an egg bake.
This delicious cottage cheese egg bake is the perfect way to make something unique and hearty for special occasions. This easy casserole is a great way to add a burst of protein bright and early in the day! Serve with a side of Broiled Bacon for a fantastic brunch.
Be sure to see this Cottage Cheese Frittata and this list of my other Cottage Cheese Recipes for more tasty inspiration.
Ingredients
- Eggs – A must for this simple recipe.
- Cottage cheese – You can full-fat cottage cheese or any type that you have.
- Salt – For flavor.
- Pepper – For flavor.
- Fillings of your choice – I used cooked spinach, chopped deli ham, and cubes of cheddar cheese.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray nonstick cooking spray on an 8X8 baking dish.
Step One: Add all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Step Two: Add the toppings and filling of your choice to the baking dish. I layer veggies and meat on the bottom and cheese on top.
Step Three: Pour the egg over the fillings.
Step Four: Put the pan in the oven and bake until the egg casserole isn’t jiggling in the middle. The edges should also be golden brown.
Top Tip💡
It can be helpful to taste the egg mixture as you season it. I do this especially if I’m doubling or tripling this recipe for a crowd. If you don’t want to take a tiny taste of raw egg you could scramble up a bit in a frying pan.
Substitutions
- Egg white – If you only want to use egg white or egg yolks for this recipe, you can. It will change the nutritional value and protein levels but sill still have the same fluffy egg casserole texture.
Variations
- Add veggies – You can dice and add green onions, red bell pepper, halved grape tomatoes, yellow onion, green peppers, green chiles, or anything else that you want to the casserole dish. I do recommend sauteing any firm vegetables before adding them.
- Meat – Adding breakfast sausage, turkey bacon, ground sausage, chicken sausage, pork sausage, or any of your favorite meats is a simple way to add more protein to this healthy breakfast.
- Cheese – Use Monterey jack, sharp cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, pepper jack cheese, and even feta cheese to treat your taste buds. All kinds of cheese can be added.
- Add seasonings – Black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and even chili powder can be the perfect thing to add for flavor.
See this Breakfast Chorizo Casserole Recipe for another yummy way to kickstart the day!
Equipment
To make this high-protein breakfast casserole, you’ll need to have a large mixing bowl, prepared baking dish, and a high speed blender.
Storage
Let the egg bake cool to room temperature, then cover and store in the fridge or transfer to an airtight container. This is great for meal prep! I don’t recommend freezing this recipe for later, as it can and will change the texture.
To reheat the cottage cheese egg bake recipe, simply warm up a serving in the microwave for those busy mornings.
Common Questions
Adding a side of fresh fruit is a great way to add a pop of sweetness. The full recipe can easily have everything that you need to enjoy this dish, but fruit or even a piece of homemade bread could be a great addition.
You can! Simply add all the ingredients, and pour into the baking dish. Then, when you are ready to bake, pop it into the oven to complete the recipe. It’s as simple as that. I do this every year for Christmas morning.
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Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
Ingredients
Egg Mixture (for one egg bake to serve 3-4 people, multiply as necessary):
- 6 eggs
- 6 oz cottage cheese (3/4 cup)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Topping Options:
- 1/2 tsp dill, basil, oregano, or parsley, etc.
- 1/2 tsp dried onion and/or dried minced garlic
- 1/2-1 cup shredded, cubed, or crumbled cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, feta, etc.)
- 1 cup sauteed veggies (onions, spinach, broccoli, etc.)
- 1 cup cooked meat (ham, browned sausage, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Spray an 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Put the egg mixture ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Put the toppings of your choice in the baking dish. Pour the egg over the fillings.
- Bake for 25-30 min or until the center only jiggles slightly and the edges are golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition
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I made this for Mother’s Day brunch and used fresh spinach as the vegetable. It was a hit! It was so good, I’m making it again tomorrow, and I don’t have to share!
This Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is one of my favorites! Tastes delicious, versatile, quick and easy to make.
How long can this dish stay in the refrigerator before going bad? Can it be rehested in the oven?
4-5 days. Yes.
What percent of cottage cheese did you use? 1%, 2% or 4%? Thank you
I normally use full fat which is 4% but 2% will also work.