Description
A protein-packed, fluffy breakfast casserole made with eggs and cottage cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (optional)
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- ½ cup cooked chicken ham or turkey bacon, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk until combined.
- Stir in the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add the cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the spinach, bell peppers, or chicken ham, if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown and the center is firm.
- Cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
Timing is key; avoid overwhipping the egg mixture for a fluffy texture. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 390mg