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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake (25 g Protein Per Square, Meal-Prep Friendly)

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

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A make-once, eat-all-week breakfast bake built on eggs and cottage cheese, with spinach, peppers and a little cheese on top. High in protein, low effort, and it reheats in 60 seconds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 squares
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 246
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large eggs
  • 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 3 cups baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for the dish

Equipment

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Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub a 9x13-inch baking dish with the olive oil.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Stir in the cottage cheese, half the mozzarella, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  3. Fold in the spinach, bell pepper and green onions.
  4. Pour into the dish and scatter the remaining mozzarella over the top.
  5. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden. A knife in the middle should come out clean.
  6. Cool for 10 minutes, then cut into 6 squares. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze individual squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25.8gFat: 12.9gSaturated Fat: 5.3gCholesterol: 342.3mgSodium: 754.4mgPotassium: 357.6mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3.7gVitamin C: 31.2mgCalcium: 264.4mgIron: 2.3mg

Notes

To reheat, microwave a square for 60–90 seconds. Full-fat cottage cheese works too and adds a little richness. Swap the spinach for any cooked vegetable you have, and use feta or cheddar if you prefer. Nutrition is calculated per serving from the listed ingredients and may vary with brands and substitutions.

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