Easy Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs Recipe – High-Protein Breakfast Casserole
A golden, high-protein baked cottage cheese egg casserole made with eggs, cottage cheese, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, and a filling breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese (about 450 g)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, turkey bacon, or smoked turkey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish.
- Mix eggs, cottage cheese, and cheddar until fully combined.
- Season and add any optional ingredients.
- Pour into dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and set.
- Let cool slightly, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Store in fridge up to 4 days in airtight containers.
- Freeze portions up to 3 months.
- Reheat in oven, microwave (medium power), or air fryer.
- Cover when reheating in oven to prevent drying.
- Microwave on medium power to avoid rubbery texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hearty serving
- Calories: 268
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 485 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg