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.
