Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of this Cottage Cheese Egg Bake—a perfect blend of fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and crispy bacon. Ideal for brunch gatherings or quick lunches, this protein-rich dish is easily customizable to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. Whether you’re hosting friends or seeking a nourishing meal for yourself, this bake checks all the boxes. It’s simple to prepare ahead of time and bake when ready, making it a convenient choice for busy days. Enjoy a slice warm, garnished with fresh green onions, and watch it disappear from the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 32 ounces small curd cottage cheese (4% milkfat recommended)
- 1 pound cooked bacon, chopped
- 16 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free substitute)
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
- Cook bacon until crispy; chop into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, then mix in cottage cheese, melted butter, half of the Colby Jack cheese, spinach, half the red bell pepper, onion, bacon (reserving some for topping), flour, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Top with reserved bacon bits, remaining Colby Jack cheese, red bell pepper, and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes; then uncover and bake an additional 20–30 minutes until set.
- Let sit for 15–20 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 320mg