Description
This Cottage Cheese and Veggies Bake is a nourishing, cheesy casserole featuring cottage cheese, eggs, and your favorite vegetables. It’s high in protein, easy to prepare, and ideal for meal prep, brunch, or a light dinner. Think of it as a crustless quiche with a creamy, comforting twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or feta work well)
- 2 tablespoons flour or almond flour (optional, for texture)
- 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or thawed frozen)
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper
- ½ cup diced zucchini or broccoli
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½ tsp dried Italian herbs or paprika for flavor
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2. Sauté Vegetables (Optional but Recommended)
- In a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil, sauté onion, garlic, and firmer veggies (like peppers or zucchini) for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender. Let cool.
3. Mix the Base
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, then stir in cottage cheese, shredded cheese, flour (if using), salt, pepper, and seasonings.
- Fold in all vegetables (sautéed and raw greens like spinach).
4. Bake
- Pour mixture into prepared dish.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until set and lightly golden on top.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add Protein: Stir in cooked sausage, bacon, or diced ham
- Make It Spicy: Add chili flakes or chopped jalapeños
- Dairy-Free: Use plant-based cottage cheese and omit shredded cheese or use vegan cheese
- Meal Prep: Stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days; great for breakfast or lunchboxes
- Mini Version: Bake in muffin tins for 15–18 minutes for portable egg cups
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese and Veggies Bake