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Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake with Spinach and Tomatoes

Erin Indahl-Fink
Looking for a fluffy, delicious cottage cheese egg bake recipe? This simple spinach egg bake makes a great make-ahead breakfast option when you're looking to add protein to your day.
5 from 1 vote
Cottage cheese and egg bake in a baking dish that has been sliced.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 201 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 x 9 Square Baking Dish This square baking dish is great for baking desserts, eggs, vegetables and more!
  • Glass Mixing Bowls Ideal for cooking and baking, and great for anything that needs to go into a microwave.
  • Large Whisk Great for mixing batters, eggs, sauces and more!

Ingredients
  

  • 8 eggs, large
  • 2 cups cottage cheese any type
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2% skim or regular
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 Tablespoon dried, minced onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9 x 9" baking dish or pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese. Add in the minced onion, salt and pepper. Mix to combine the spices. Using a rubber scraper, fold in the spinach, tomatoes and shredded cheese to the egg mixture.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. You'll know the egg bake is done by lightly shaking the pan. The center portion of the egg bake should be set and not loose or jiggly.
  • Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Storage: Egg bake can be stored and refrigerated in individual meal prep containers or in one large resealable container. Egg bake will keep for 5-7 days when refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 6gCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 570mgPotassium: 286mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1569IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 2mg
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