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Looking for a delicious and nutritious breakfast? This cottage cheese egg bake is the perfect way to start your day. These baked cottage cheese eggs are packed with protein and can be prepped in about 10 minutes! This recipe is simple, satisfying, and totally customizable. Once you try it, you’ll want it on repeat for busy mornings and meal prep!
If you love protein-packed breakfasts with cottage cheese and eggs, try our cottage cheese quiche, scrambled eggs with cottage cheese, and cottage cheese egg bites next!
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🔍 Quick Look: Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- ⏱️ Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- 🕒 Total Time: ~1 hour
- 🍽 Calories: ~216 kcal per serving
- 👥 Servings: 4 servings
- 🥣 Key Ingredients: Cottage cheese, eggs
- 📖 Dietary Information: High-protein, gluten-free, meal-prep friendly
- 👩🍳 Cook Method: Baked
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy, perfect for effortless breakfast meal prep.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Protein-Packed: This egg bake is high-protein from the eggs and cottage cheese. Each serving is packed with about 24 grams of protein!
- Simple: We kept this recipe simple and easy to make. Just mix all the ingredients and bake.
- Meal Prep-Friendly: This egg bake is perfect for meal prep! It’s an easy breakfast you can quickly reheat in the oven.
- Gluten-Free: There’s no flour in this recipe!
- Customizable: Add your favorite mix-ins to customize it to your liking or keep it simple with green onions and cheese.
“SO delicious!!! First time making an egg bake and I am absolutely in love! This is going to become my new high protein staple breakfast, tastes just as great reheated in morning. Easy to customize and add any extra veggies or cheese you want. Glad I tried it 😀”
– jenn
Key Ingredients
- Eggs: Use large eggs for this egg bake recipe.
- Cottage Cheese: You can use fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat cottage cheese. Use a 16-ounce container of cottage cheese for this recipe. The cottage cheese adds additional protein and creaminess to this egg bake.
- Green Onions: Sliced green onions add flavor to this egg bake.
- Cheese: Add light shredded cheddar cheese. If you love the flavors of green onions and cheese, try our muffin pan egg bites recipe next!
Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.
Substitutions & Variations
- Garlic: Add 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder for a hint of garlic flavor.
- Add Heat: Add 2-3 tablespoons of finely diced and seeded jalapeño pepper to the egg bake for a kick of heat. Or, add hot sauce to taste when ready to serve. For another delicious option, try our green chile egg casserole with cottage cheese!
- Cheese to Use: We use either light shredded cheddar cheese or Trader Joe’s Mexican light cheese blend. You can swap it for crumbled feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack, shredded mozzarella cheese, or your cheese of choice.
- Add Veggies: You can add veggies to this egg bake, such as sliced sautéed mushrooms and chopped spinach.
How To Make Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
- Crack the eggs and add them to a large mixing bowl. Then, whisk the eggs.
- Add the cottage cheese, the green parts of the sliced green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the whisked eggs.
- Thoroughly mix all the ingredients. Customize by mixing in an add-in of your choice. See our list of add-in ideas below.
- Lightly spray a 9×9 baking dish with olive oil. Then, pour the egg mixture into the baking dish. Bake it at 350°F for 50-60 minutes.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the egg bake from the oven and let it rest for about 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Customize Your Egg Bake
We wanted to keep this recipe simple so you could make it with sliced green onions and cheddar cheese, or add additional ingredients. As is, there is no need to sauté anything, which keeps it super simple. However, this egg bake is incredibly customizable, and there are so many delicious add-ins! If you want, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of one of these add-ins to your egg bake. Here are some great add-in options:
- Chopped bacon
- Cooked chopped Italian or chicken sausage
- Chopped cooked ham
- Diced tomatoes
- Chopped fresh spinach or drained frozen spinach
- Sautéed sliced mushrooms
- Diced bell peppers
Expert Tips
- Cottage Cheese Tip: If your cottage cheese is runny, you can strain it before adding it.
- Let the Egg Bake Rest: Let the cooked egg bake rest for about 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving. It helps the flavors come together and allows the cottage cheese to set.
- Green Parts of the Onions: Only use the green parts of the sliced green onions for this recipe.
- Combine the Ingredients: Thoroughly whisk the eggs and mix all the ingredients for this egg bake in the bowl to distribute everything evenly.
Serving Suggestions
This egg bake makes for such a delicious protein-packed breakfast! If you are serving it as part of a brunch spread, it would be perfect alongside our cottage cheese banana bread, strawberry banana pancakes, or banana cottage cheese pancakes! Or, enjoy it on its own or with a side of fresh fruit or a piece of toast. You can even add a dash of hot sauce for a kick of heat!
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake FAQs
How Long Does Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Last?
This egg bake will last up to four days from making it when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Can You Freeze Cottage Cheese Egg Bake?
We don’t recommend freezing this egg bake, as the cottage cheese may alter the texture once frozen.
Is Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Healthy?
Yes, this egg bake is a healthy option! It’s low-carb and keto-friendly since there is no flour or crust. Also, it’s low in fat and high-protein! Additionally, there isn’t any butter in this recipe, and only a light spray of olive oil, so it doesn’t stick to the baking dish.
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Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 16 ounces cottage cheese, fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions, green parts only
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Mexican light cheese blend or light shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Crack the eggs and whisk them in a large bowl.
- Add the cottage cheese, the green parts of the sliced green onions, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the whisked eggs.
- Thoroughly mix all the ingredients. Customize by mixing in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of an add-in of your choice, such as sautéed sliced mushrooms, diced tomatoes, cooked chopped sausage, cooked chopped bacon, or chopped fresh spinach.
- Lightly spray a 9×9 baking dish with olive oil. Then, pour the egg bake mixture into the baking dish. Bake it at 350°F for 50-60 minutes, or until done.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the egg bake from the oven and let it rest for about 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the flavors to come together and for the cottage cheese to set.
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Notes
- Cheese to Use: We use either light shredded cheddar cheese or Trader Joe’s Mexican light cheese blend. You can swap it for crumbled feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack, shredded mozzarella cheese, or your cheese of choice.
- Add Veggies: This egg bake is customizable! You can add veggies such as sliced sautéed mushrooms and chopped spinach.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is such an easy and delicious recipe. It is also a great starting point that can have different vegetables or meats added. I love how versatile the recipe is. I have also made this recipe for people that don’t like cottage cheese and they never knew it.
Hi Brandy, I’m so happy you enjoyed the cottage cheese egg bake! I love that you mentioned how easy and versatile it is, that’s exactly what we were going for. It makes me so happy to hear you’ve served it to people who don’t like cottage cheese and they had no idea. I really appreciate you taking the time to share this.
SO delicious!!! First time making an egg bake and I am absolutely in love! This is going to become my new high protein staple breakfast, tastes just as great reheated in morning. Easy to customize and add any extra veggies or cheese you want. Glad I tried it😀
Hi Jenn, I’m so glad you loved this cottage cheese egg bake! Egg bakes are the best for a protein-packed breakfast, and I love that you can customize this recipe with whatever veggies or cheese you have on hand. I’m so happy it’s going to be a new staple for you!
This is a great recipe for meal prep. Quick and easy prep.
Hi Veronica, I’m so happy to hear you’re loving the cottage cheese egg bake and enjoying it for meal prep! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. 🙂
This is a super easy recipe that I love to to make for any meal! I love one pan meals! The cottage cheese gives it richness, and I love the extra protein that goes along with it!
Hi Alex, I’m so glad you enjoyed the cottage cheese egg bake! The cottage cheese adds such a rich, creamy touch and that extra boost of protein is always a plus. Thanks again for trying it and sharing your thoughts!
This is so delicious. Added mushrooms,peppers, onion and a bit of chopped ham. Italian spices. Loved it
Hi Luann, that sounds absolutely delicious! The combination of mushrooms, peppers, onions, ham, and Italian spices sounds amazing! We are so glad you enjoyed this cottage cheese egg bake and customized it to your liking! Thank you for sharing!
I love cottage cheese and casserole!
My variation of your recipe is I use the 9 x 13 pan lined with parchment paper then I add broccoli cauliflower onions, pepper season with Mrs. Dash extra spicy and then dollop cottage cheese on top . Sprinkle lots of cheddar cheese on top of all. So yummy and filling!
Hi Grace, we are so happy to hear that you made this cottage cheese egg bake your own! All of your additions sound delicious! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
can you use a 13 x 9 baking dish?
Hi Lisa, yes, you can use a 13×9 baking dish for this cottage cheese egg bake. Just keep in mind that you may need to reduce the cooking time slightly as the baking dish won’t be as deep. I hope you enjoy the egg bake!
This is delish and so easy.
Hi Karen, thank you so much for your support and for leaving a review, it is very helpful for other people making the recipe to know, so thanks for taking the time! We are so happy you enjoyed the cottage cheese egg bake!
I want to make this, but it is just for the two of us, would the leftovers also freeze well?
Hi Barbara, thanks for reaching out! I wouldn’t recommend freezing leftovers since the cottage cheese will cause the texture to change once frozen. However, you can store leftovers in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Or, you can cut the entire recipe in half. I hope this helps and you enjoy the cottage cheese egg bake!