Healthy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
Healthy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is the perfect solution for busy mornings or social gatherings, combining fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and crispy bacon with vibrant vegetables. This protein-packed dish is not only satisfying but also versatile enough to accommodate gluten-free diets. Whether you’re preparing a hearty brunch or a quick lunch, this egg bake will impress with its delightful flavors and wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 32 ounces small curd cottage cheese (4% milkfat recommended)
- 16 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided
- 1 pound cooked bacon, chopped (reserve some for topping)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free substitute)
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup minced onion
- Seasonings: Lawry's seasoned salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook bacon until crispy; chop and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, melted butter, remaining bacon, half the Colby Jack cheese, spinach, red bell pepper, and onion.
- Add flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, and half the Parmesan cheese; mix until combined.
- Pour into the baking pan; top with remaining cheeses and red bell pepper. Cover and bake for 40 minutes; uncover for an additional 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Let it rest for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 350mg
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