Name: Cottage Cheese Egg Breakfast Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 8 large eggs; 14 oz cottage cheese (400 g); 7 oz liquid egg whites (200 g); 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 handfuls baby spinach, chopped; 2.1 oz shredded reduced-fat cheese (60 g); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Salt and black pepper, to taste

This cottage cheese egg breakfast bake is an easy make-ahead breakfast built around eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, and bell pepper. It is simple to portion, easy to reheat, and works especially well when you want a savory high-protein option for several mornings at once.

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Quick Recipe Facts

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30–35 minutes
Servings: 6
Estimated nutrition: about 22–25 g protein per serving

Ingredients

8 large eggs
14 oz (400 g) cottage cheese
7 oz (200 g) liquid egg whites
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 handfuls baby spinach, chopped
2.1 oz (60 g) shredded reduced-fat cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste

How to Make It

1. Prepare the oven

Heat the oven to 375°F / 190°C and lightly grease a medium baking dish.

2. Mix the egg base

Whisk the eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.

3. Add vegetables

Fold in the bell pepper, spinach, and shredded cheese.

4. Bake

Pour into the baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.

Meal Prep and Storage

Cool completely, slice into six portions, and refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions until hot throughout.

Easy Variations

Add mushrooms or chopped broccoli.
Swap the peppers for tomatoes.
Add herbs such as parsley, chives, or basil.
Use feta for a stronger flavor.

More High-Protein Breakfasts

Try our High-Protein Overnight Oats or Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes.

Nutrition is an estimate and varies with ingredient brands and portion sizes.

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