Description
Fluffy baked cottage cheese eggs with cheddar and spinach. A low carb, high protein breakfast that’s simple, healthy, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
4 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped spinach
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish
2. In a mixing bowl whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
3. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and chopped spinach
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish
5. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the eggs are fully set and lightly golden
6. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving
Notes
Use small curd cottage cheese for the best texture
Do not overbake or the eggs may become rubbery
Add cooked bacon, sausage, or mushrooms for extra flavor
This recipe works great for meal prep and can be refrigerated for several days
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg