Description
Cottage cheese veggie bake delivers a protein-packed Mediterranean-inspired comfort meal that seamlessly blends creamy textures with fresh garden vegetables. Nutritious layers of wholesome ingredients create a delightful dish you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein-Rich Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 servings of skim marble cheese (grated or cubed)
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 2 cups spinach (shredded or chopped)
- 1–2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1/2 onion (diced)
Seasoning and Spices:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Everything bagel seasoning (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan with a light coating of cooking spray or oil.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine cottage cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder using a whisk until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently incorporate chopped spinach, diced tomatoes, and finely sliced onions into the cheese and egg mixture, folding carefully to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the entire vegetable-cheese blend into the prepared baking pan, ensuring an even surface.
- Generously distribute grated or cubed marble cheese across the top of the mixture, creating a comprehensive cheese layer.
- Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the cheese for an additional flavor boost and textural crunch.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until the eggs are completely set, the center feels firm, and the top develops a light golden-brown color.
- Remove from oven and allow the bake to cool for 5-7 minutes, which helps the dish set and makes slicing easier.
- Cut into four equal servings and plate.
- Optional protein enhancement: Integrate cooked ham, turkey sausage, or turkey bacon into the egg mixture before baking for increased protein content.
- Alternative quick preparation method: Reduce recipe quantity, sauté vegetables in a skillet, pour egg mixture over them, and gently stir like scrambled eggs until fully cooked.
Notes
- Boost protein by adding lean meats like ham or turkey sausage directly into the egg mixture before baking.
- Create a quicker version by cooking vegetables in a skillet first, then adding egg mixture and stirring like scrambled eggs for a faster meal option.
- Try different vegetable combinations like bell peppers, zucchini, or kale to keep the dish exciting and nutritionally diverse.
- Make it gluten-free by ensuring all seasonings and cheese are certified gluten-free, perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 296 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 141 mg