Cottage Cheese Egg Bake (Make Ahead)
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake—a game-changing, make-ahead breakfast casserole that’s as easy as it is delicious!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 186kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped small
- ½ cup onion diced small
- 5 cups chopped fresh spinach about 5 oz
- 12 eggs
- 1 ½ cups full fat, small curd, cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- Sliced scallions or green onions for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions for about 6 minutes until softened. Add spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, seasonings, and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread the sautéed vegetables evenly across the bottom, then pour the egg mixture over the top. Cover the dish with foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is lightly browned.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the dish set and makes slicing easier. Top with sliced scallions if desired.
Notes
Overcooking can make the eggs rubbery. During the last five minutes of baking, monitor the dish to ensure it doesn't overcook.
To tell when your egg bake is done, insert a toothpick or knife into the center of the baking dish—it should come out clean. If it’s still wet, bake for a few more minutes.
Just in case, place the dish on a baking sheet to catch any drips and make it easier to remove from the oven.
Allow the egg bake to rest for 15-20 minutes after removing it from the oven. This makes slicing easier and helps it set fully.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 256mg | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2685IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 2mg