Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Casserole Recipe
This Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Casserole is a protein-packed, deliciously creamy dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Combining eggs, cottage cheese, and shredded cheddar with optional add-ins like spinach, bell peppers, and diced ham or turkey bacon, it offers a nutritious, flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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)
Optional Add-ins
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup cooked chicken ham or turkey bacon, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Whisk Eggs: Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly until the yolks and whites are fully combined and smooth.
- Add Cottage Cheese: Stir in the cottage cheese, continuing to mix until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate Cheese and Seasonings: Add shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano if using. Mix well to evenly distribute all seasonings throughout the mixture.
- Fold in Optional Add-ins: Gently fold in any chosen optional ingredients like chopped spinach, diced bell peppers, or diced cooked chicken ham or turkey bacon, ensuring they are evenly mixed without breaking up the mixture.
- Transfer Mixture to Baking Dish: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly using a spatula for uniform cooking.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45–55 minutes. The casserole should turn golden brown, edges set, and the center firm. Check doneness by inserting a knife into the middle—it should come out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Then slice it into squares and serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can customize this casserole by adding other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for more flavor and nutrition.
- For a vegetarian option, omit any meat add-ins like chicken ham or turkey bacon.
- Make sure the center is fully cooked before removing from the oven to avoid a runny texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated well in the microwave or oven.
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