High Protein Egg Bake (Cottage Cheese, Single Serve)
This easy High Protein Egg Bake with cottage cheese, veggies, and feta is the perfect breakfast when you need something quick in the morning! It's super customizable (I've tried it with multiple different flavor combos) and especially helpful if you're looking for a single serve option.
Equipment
- 1 small glass dish (I use the 13oz smaller container from this set)
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2 egg whites (or 1 additional large egg)
- 3 tablespoon cottage cheese
- 6 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- ½ cup spinach (optional to roughly chop the spinach)
- 2 tablespoon yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbled
- ⅛ teaspoon each: garlic powder, paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
- dash black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prep a small glass dish by spraying it with olive oil or cooking spray. Add the egg, egg whites, cottage cheese, and seasonings to the prepared baking dish and whisk everything together.
- Step 2: Prep the vegetables by cutting the tomatoes in half and chopping the onion and spinach. Add the tomatoes, chopped spinach, and onions to the egg & cottage cheese blend and stir again. Top with feta cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and center is set. Cook times will vary depending on the oven.
- Hint: you can customize this recipe by changing up the vegetables! If you have an extra couple of minutes, saute the veggies in a skillet first to make them more tender and enhance their flavors.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Be sure to spray your baking dish before pouring the egg mixture in so that it doesn't get stuck to the pan!
- Crack your egg 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.
- Refrigerator - store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezer - if you want to make it in advance, store in a freezer-safe container 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 the oven or air fryer.
For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊
Nutrition
Serving: 1 servingsCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 21gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 197mgFiber: 2.5g
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