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Cheesy Protein Egg Bake

This Cheesy Protein Egg Bake is the ultimate feel-good breakfast! Packed with eggs, cottage cheese, ham, veggies, and plenty of gooey cheddar, it’s a protein-loaded, meal-prep dream come true. Perfect for busy mornings, cozy brunches, or a satisfying low-carb dinner!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 8 large eggs

  • 1 cup cottage cheese

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup diced ham or cooked turkey sausage

  • ½ cup chopped spinach or kale

  • ¼ cup diced bell peppers

  • ¼ cup diced onions

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.

  • Stir in cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, ham or sausage, spinach, peppers, onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using.

  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.

 

  • Cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Feel free to swap the ham with cooked bacon, chicken, or veggie crumbles.

  • Add extra veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, or tomatoes!

  • To make it dairy-free, use dairy-free cheese and unsweetened almond milk instead of cottage cheese.

 

  • Leftovers store beautifully in the fridge or freezer — perfect for meal prepping!

  • Author: cookspotlight
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg

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