Description
A protein-packed breakfast casserole made with eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, and bell peppers, topped with melted cheese—ideal for meal prep or brunch gatherings.
Ingredients
12 large eggs
16 oz full-fat cottage cheese
1 large red bell pepper, diced
½ cup diced yellow onion
4 cups chopped spinach
¼ cup shredded Gruyère or Gouda cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Spray a 9×13‑inch pan with cooking spray.
- Layer diced red pepper, onion, and spinach evenly in the bottom.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, then mix in cottage cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and Gruyère/Gouda cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the veggies in the pan.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, until center is set and top is golden.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Substitute other cheeses like mozzarella or feta for variety.
- Add cooked bacon or sausage for extra protein.
- Chop vegetables evenly for uniform texture.
- Let cool completely before freezing portions.
- Bake in muffin tins for individual servings (25–30 min).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
