Cottage Cheese Spinach Egg Bake

Prep: 15 minutes   Cook: 30 minutes   Total: 45 minutes   Serves: 8 servings

Why you’ll love this recipe

Cottage cheese blends into the eggs as they bake, adding a creamy texture and extra protein. Cheddar gives the top plenty of flavor, while spinach, peppers, and green onion make it colorful and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more for the baking dish
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 5 ounces baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 10 large eggs
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bell pepper for 3 minutes, then add the spinach and cook just until wilted. Transfer to a plate and cool for 5 minutes.
3. Whisk the eggs, cottage cheese, ¾ cup cheddar, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the cooled vegetables.
4. Pour into the prepared dish and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup cheddar.
5. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, until the center is set and reaches 160°F. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing into 8 pieces.

Success tips and variations

• Small cottage cheese curds disappear most easily; blend the egg mixture for 10 seconds if you prefer a completely smooth texture.
• Squeeze thawed frozen spinach very dry before using it in place of fresh spinach.
• Swap in mushrooms or broccoli, but cook them first so they do not release water into the bake.
• Let the casserole rest before slicing for cleaner portions.

Storage and reheating

Refrigerate cooled portions in an airtight container within 2 hours and use within 3 to 4 days. Reheat covered in the microwave until steaming hot. Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Food-safety note: Egg dishes should reach 160°F in the center. Refrigerate promptly and reheat leftovers thoroughly.

Estimated nutrition

Per serving: 190 calories, 16 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 12 g fat, 1 g fiber, and 430 mg sodium. Nutrition is an estimate and will vary by brands, substitutions, and serving size.