Cottage Cheese Egg Bake (Printable Version)
Wholesome blend of eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar, and veggies baked until golden and fluffy.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Egg mixture
01 -
6 large eggs
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120 g full-fat cottage cheese
→ Vegetables
03 -
30 g chopped fresh spinach
04 -
75 g diced bell pepper
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60 g chopped onion
→ Cheese
06 -
110 g shredded cheddar cheese
→ Spices
07 -
0.5 tsp garlic powder
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0.5 tsp onion powder
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0.5 tsp salt
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0.25 tsp ground black pepper
→ Garnishes (optional)
11 -
Fresh herbs
12 -
Sliced tomatoes or avocado
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x23 cm baking dish.
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In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until light and fluffy.
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Add the full-fat cottage cheese to the eggs and mix until well combined.
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Stir in the chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, chopped onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
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Fold in most of the shredded cheddar cheese, reserving a portion for topping.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the reserved cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
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Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs and optionally with sliced tomatoes or avocado.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For a lower-fat option, substitute cottage cheese with a low-fat version and reduce cheddar cheese. This dish can be prepared in advance and reheated. Additional vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini can be added for variety.