High Protein Breakfast Bake for Easy Morning Fuel
A savory one-pan egg bake infused with creamy cottage cheese and wilted spinach. Packed with protein and fresh vegetables, this 35-minute American classic delivers a warm, satisfying breakfast with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 50
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
Eggs 8
Garlic powder ¼ teaspoon
Fine salt ¼ teaspoon
Black pepper ¼ teaspoon
Cottage cheese ¾ cup
Parmesan cheese ½ cup
Fresh spinach 3 cups
Yellow onion or green onions ½ cup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8×8 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Fold in cottage cheese, Parmesan, spinach, and onion until well combined
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish
Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are golden and center is just set
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving
Notes
Use fresh Parmesan for optimal flavor
Green onions can replace yellow onion for milder taste
Add additional seasoning like Italian herbs if preferred
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours
This recipe is vegetarian-friendly but not vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of total)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 350mg