Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Casserole: Delicious and Simple
This Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Casserole is a protein-rich and fluffy dish perfect for any meal. It combines simple ingredients to create a tasty Egg Quiche Recipes Breakfast Casserole that is also a Healthy Egg Casserole Recipes Breakfast option. Enjoy a light breakfast casserole or a wholesome dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheese blend of choice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano optional
- 1 cup fresh spinach chopped optional add-in
- ½ cup diced bell peppers optional add-in
- ½ cup cooked chicken ham or turkey bacon diced optional add-in
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F 175°C and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly until yolks and whites are fully mixed.
- Incorporate the cottage cheese into the eggs until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Blend in the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano if using, ensuring the spices are evenly mixed.
- Carefully fold in any optional ingredients like spinach, bell peppers, or cooked meats to distribute them evenly.
- Transfer the mixture into the baking dish and smooth the surface with a spatula.
- Bake the casserole for 45 to 55 minutes until it turns golden brown and the center feels firm when tested with a knife.
- Take it out of the oven and allow it to cool for five minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- You can prepare the mixture the night before and bake in the morning
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or can be frozen in individual portions
- Customize with different vegetables, cheeses, or herbs to match your taste preferences
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