Introduction
Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are a delicious breakfast solution when you need something high-protein, make-ahead and fuss-free. Creamy cottage cheese blends into eggs, spinach brings a fresh green pop, Parmesan adds savory richness, and everything bakes together in one dish. It’s ideal for every-day breakfasts, weekend brunches or meal prep for the week ahead.
Prep Time: ~10 minutes
Cook Time: ~30 minutes
Total Time: ~40 minutes
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup cottage cheese (2% or full-fat)
- ½ cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach
- ½ cup finely diced yellow onion or green onions
Step-by-Step Instructions
➜ Preheat the oven to 375°F. Mist a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
➜ In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs, garlic powder, salt and pepper until well combined.
➜ Stir in the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach and diced onion. Mix until uniformly combined.
➜ Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
➜ Bake for about 30–35 minutes or until the center is set and the top is slightly golden.
➜ Remove from oven and let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
➜ Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat as needed.
Pro Tips (FAQ-style)
Can I add more vegetables or meat?
Yes — cooked sausage, bacon, mushrooms, zucchini or bell peppers all work great added to the mixture.
Is this keto or gluten-free?
Yes — this bake is naturally gluten-free and can fit into a moderate keto plan depending on your choice of add-ins.
What’s the best way to reheat?
Slice and store in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave for 60 seconds or in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water.
Nutrition Summary
A creamy, flavorful egg bake high in protein, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar
1 slice (¼ of dish) | ~248 kcal | ~21 g | ~7 g | ~15 g | ~1 g | ~4 g
Nutrition facts are estimated.
Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
A delicious high-protein breakfast solution featuring creamy cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and savory Parmesan, all baked in one dish.
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup cottage cheese (2% or full-fat)
- ½ cup shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach
- ½ cup finely diced yellow onion or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Mist a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Whisk together the eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stir in the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, and diced onion. Mix until uniformly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 30–35 minutes or until the center is set and the top is slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat as needed.
Notes
Great for meal prep and can be customized with additional vegetables or meats. Naturally gluten-free and can fit into a moderate keto plan depending on your choices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 420mg
