SPINACH COTTAGE CHEESE EGG BAKE
This Spinach Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a no-fuss, high protein breakfast casserole with cottage cheese. Naturally gluten-free and packed with fresh spinach, it’s perfect for meal prep or a tasty start to your day. Enjoy this eggs cottage cheese breakfast that fits well into spinach and egg recipes and high protein egg casserole collections.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 squares 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach (or 3/4 cup frozen thawed and drained)
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions or onions (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or butter for greasing pan
- Optional: chopped herbs
- mushrooms
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and cottage cheese until fully combined.
- Fold in spinach, onions (if using), and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the center is set and edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen spinach—just be sure to remove extra moisture
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for future meals
- Reheat in a toaster oven or skillet to maintain texture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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