High Protein Egg Casserole
A delicious and nutritious high protein egg casserole perfect for any meal. Easy to prepare with fresh ingredients and packed with flavor, it makes a great breakfast or dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese (low fat or full fat)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup loose fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk them together with the cottage cheese and milk until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded parmesan cheese if using, garlic powder, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Fold in the cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is slightly golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit parmesan cheese or replace with vegan cheese
- Fresh basil adds a lovely flavor, but dried oregano or thyme can be substituted
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
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