Description
A high-protein breakfast that combines cottage cheese, eggs, and spinach for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 4 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Spinach, chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Optional Add-ins: herbs, spices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them thoroughly.
- Fold in the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and spinach, mixing gently.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until set and top is lightly browned.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using low-fat cottage cheese and substituting egg whites for whole eggs. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: baked eggs, cottage cheese breakfast, high-protein breakfast, healthy breakfast, easy breakfast recipe