Description
Enjoy a delicious Spinach Cottage Cheese Egg Bake that’s protein-packed and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1.5 cups fresh spinach
- 0.25 cup chopped scallions or onions
- Olive oil or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- Whisk: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until fully combined.
- Fold: Fold in the fresh spinach and optional scallions or onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is set and edges are golden.
- Cool: Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure the spinach is well-drained if using frozen to avoid excess moisture. Customize with your favorite spices or herbs for flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Healthy Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Breakfast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg