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Lifting a Slice of Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake
Dominique

Delicious Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake

A delightful and healthy bake combining the creamy texture of cottage cheese with nutrient-rich vegetables and eggs, perfect for a fulfilling breakfast, brunch, or light meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 6 cups spinach (about 6 ounces)
  • 12 Eggs
  • 1.5 cups reduced fat cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 5-10 dashes hot sauce
  • black pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup chives
  • non-stick cooking spray

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Large bowl
  • 9x13 baking pan
  • Paper towel

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then sauté the diced red pepper and onion for 5-8 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the spinach to the pan and sauté until it wilts, then remove from heat.
  4. Crack and whisk the eggs in a large bowl until combined.
  5. Stir in the cottage cheese, sautéed vegetables, garlic powder, salt, hot sauce, and black pepper into the whisked eggs until thoroughly mixed.
  6. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  7. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Bake the mixture for 40-45 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes to allow it to finish setting, then gently pat the surface with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
  10. Sprinkle with sliced chives, cut into 12 pieces, and enjoy your delicious bake!

Notes

Allow adequate cooling time for the bake to set properly, and patting with a paper towel helps remove excess moisture for a better texture.