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Slice of Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Casserole
Dominique

Easy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Casserole

A simple and nutritious egg bake casserole featuring cottage cheese, fresh basil, and cherry tomatoes, perfect for a high-protein breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Light Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 14 large eggs
  • 2 cups cottage cheese (low fat or full fat)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves loose
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper cracked

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish. Arrange the cherry tomatoes and fresh basil along the bottom of the dish.
Mixing & Baking
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, and milk; add parmesan cheese if using. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then pour the mixture on top of the basil and tomatoes.
Cooling & Serving
  1. Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the casserole is puffy and the eggs are set. Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

This casserole is great for meal prepping and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.