Broccoli Egg Bake with Cottage Cheese, Easy Breakfast
This perfectly fluffy Broccoli Egg Bake with Cottage Cheese, Potatoes and Red Peppers is a delicious & easy breakfast high in protein and great for meal prep! It all comes together in one baking dish. 😊
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup broccoli, chopped into small pieces
- ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup baby red potatoes, chopped into small pieces (or yukon gold potatoes)
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 12 large eggs
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, divided (half for mixing and half for topping)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prep a 9x13 in casserole dish by spraying it with a non-stick spray. Chop the vegetables into small pieces. Add the chopped veggies to the baking dish and drizzle on a teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Give them a toss and roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- While the vegetables start to bake, in a large bowl whisk together the 12 eggs, ¾ c cottage cheese, ½ cup of the parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
- When the vegetables are starting to brown, remove them from the oven and pour egg mixture on top. Given everything another mix and then top it with the remaining ½ c of parmesan cheese.
- Bake everything in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown Bake time will vary depending on your oven.
- Hint: Be sure to spray your baking dish with a cooking spray so that it doesn't get stuck to the pan!
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Notes
Expert Tips
- Crack your eggs on a flat, clean surface instead of the edge of the bowl. This helps make it less likely you'll get shell in the bowl.
- Dice the vegetables pretty small in order to ensure they distribute evenly through the egg mixture.
- Cut the finished egg bake into the portion sizes you want and store it in separate containers to have ready to grab and go in the morning.
- Refrigerator - Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave, oven, or air fryer.
- Freezer - Let it cool to room temperature and store in a freezer-safe container like a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge and heat in the microwave, on the stove top, or in a hot oven or air fryer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 sliceCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1g
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