Description
A fluffy, protein-packed breakfast casserole with cottage cheese, eggs, cheddar, spinach, and bell peppers. Perfect for brunch or meal prep, this easy one-bowl dish is creamy, golden, and packed with savory flavor.
Ingredients
8 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cooked chicken sausage (pork-free), diced, optional
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter for greasing
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with olive oil or butter.
Dice red bell pepper, chop spinach, and slice green onions. Cook and dice chicken sausage if using.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Stir in cottage cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Fold in shredded cheddar, spinach, red bell pepper, green onions, and cooked sausage (optional) until evenly combined.
Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until edges are set and center is firm.
Let cool slightly before slicing into 6 pieces.
Notes
Use a square dish for even slicing. Let rest 5 minutes before serving for cleaner slices. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Swap cheddar with mozzarella or provolone for variation.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 300mg