Description
A savory and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bake perfect for a nutritious breakfast or brunch. This dish combines creamy cottage cheese, fresh spinach, tangy sundried tomatoes, and a blend of cheeses baked to perfection for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Dairy
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
- 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
- 9 large eggs
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes (dry, cut into strips)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other
- Olive oil spray (for greasing the pie plate)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a 12-inch pie plate skillet with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare spinach: Roughly chop the baby spinach and set it aside, ensuring it is ready to be mixed into the egg mixture.
- Mix egg base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 9 large eggs, 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/3 cup feta cheese, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
- Add vegetables: Gently fold in the sundried tomatoes and the chopped spinach until they are evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
- Pour into dish: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared 12-inch pie plate skillet, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the center is fully set and no longer jiggles when gently shaken.
- Cool and serve: Allow the egg bake to cool for about 10 minutes to set completely before slicing it into four quarters for serving.
Notes
- Use either full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese based on your preference for creaminess and calories.
- Ensure the sundried tomatoes are dry and cut into strips for better texture integration.
- Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella for a milder flavor.
- Customize with additional herbs or vegetables based on your taste preferences.
- This egg bake can be prepared ahead of time and reheated for convenience.
