Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
Cottage cheese egg bake with fresh spinach, cheese, hearty breakfast ham, and Dijon mustard is the perfect breakfast to make when you want something filling with extra protein!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 322kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 small red onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 ¼ cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 8 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup breakfast ham diced
- 1 heaping cup spinach chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish with oil or non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Drizzle the avocado oil into a small skillet and place it on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for a few minutes until golden brown and aromatic. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
- In a blender, add the cottage cheese, shredded cheese, Dijon mustard, eggs, and the desired amount of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Add the ham, spinach, and sauteed onions/garlic to the blender and stir with a spoon or rubber spatula to incorporate. DO NOT turn the blender on again.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are browned and the center is firm.
- Serve warm.
Notes
How to Store:
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 269mg | Sodium: 1228mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 569IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 1mg
