Description

Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a mouthwatering dish that combines fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, savory bacon, and vibrant vegetables—making it perfect for brunch, potlucks, or quick lunches. This protein-packed bake is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable to fit your dietary needs. With minimal prep time and the ability to be made ahead of time, this versatile recipe ensures you can enjoy a satisfying meal without fuss. Serve it warm with your favorite toppings or as part of a hearty breakfast spread; it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.

Ingredients

Scale

12 large eggs
32 ounces small curd cottage cheese
16 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
1 pound cooked bacon
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach (thawed)
¾ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free substitute)
Assorted vegetables (like red bell pepper and onion)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Cook bacon until chewy-crisp, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and stir in cottage cheese, melted butter, spinach, chopped bacon (reserve some for topping), half the Colby Jack cheese, red pepper, onion, flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, and half the Parmesan cheese.
Pour mixture into the prepared pan; top with remaining cheeses and reserved bacon. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 20–30 minutes until set.
Allow to cool for 15–20 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 170g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 320mg

Keywords: Customize by adding your favorite vegetables or different cheeses. Squeeze excess moisture from spinach before adding to prevent a watery bake. This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.