Description
A nutritious and versatile high-protein breakfast featuring eggs and cottage cheese, perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup of cottage cheese
- 1 cup of spinach
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced tomatoes, mushrooms, or cooked sausage
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Chop onion and bell pepper, sauté them in a non-stick skillet for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, and seasonings. Fold in sautéed veggies, spinach, and cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing to serve.
Notes
Customize your bake with additional vegetables or proteins as desired. This recipe is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: high protein breakfast, egg bake, cottage cheese, nutritious breakfast