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Easy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Recipe for Healthy Meal Prep

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A quick and easy high-protein egg bake featuring creamy cottage cheese and roasted vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup small-curd full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup whole or 2% milk
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup baby spinach or kale, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 1 small red onion, sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or chives (optional)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread them out evenly.
  3. Roast the vegetables for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through until edges are browned and tomatoes have softened.
  4. While veggies roast, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, and milk in a mixing bowl until smooth but slightly lumpy. Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
  5. Once veggies are roasted, reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and let veggies cool slightly before folding in chopped spinach or kale.
  6. Transfer the roasted veggies and greens into the baking dish.
  7. Pour the egg-cottage cheese mixture evenly over the vegetables.
  8. If using cheese topping, sprinkle it evenly across the surface.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the egg bake is set and golden on top. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
  10. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture and moisture. Roast vegetables separately to avoid sogginess and develop caramelized flavor. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly. Room temperature eggs blend better and create fluffier texture. You can swap cottage cheese for ricotta or silken tofu for dairy-free options. Frozen vegetables should be thawed and drained before roasting.

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Keywords: egg bake, cottage cheese, high protein, healthy meal prep, roasted vegetables, easy dinner, gluten-free, vegetarian

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