Cottage Cheese Egg Bake — Easy High-Protein Breakfast

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This Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is the ultimate high-protein breakfast that's perfect for meal prep. It's creamy, savory, and packed with flavor - plus it's easy to customize with your favorite veggies, meat, and cheese. Whether you enjoy it fresh out of the oven or reheat it during the week, this dish is a satisfying way to start your morning.

Overhead view of high protein cottage cheese egg bake in a black rectangular baking dish surrounded by a blue napkin, colorful peppers and spinach leaves.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day - and starting your day with a high-protein meal can help keep you satisfied and focused until lunch. This healthy cottage cheese egg bake is one of my favorite ways to do just that. With a creamy, cheesy texture and plenty of veggies (and meat, if you like), it's a filling breakfast that you can make once and enjoy all week long.

Not a big cottage cheese fan? Don't worry - baking it with eggs, cheese, and veggies completely transforms the texture. It melts right in, creating a light, fluffy, almost quiche-like bake (with none of the curds you might be picturing), similar to my Starbucks egg bites.

Plus, this cottage cheese breakfast bake is completely customizable. You can mix and match your favorite vegetables, cheeses, meat, and seasonings to make it your own.

If you love high-protein breakfasts, make sure you also check out my high protein scrambled eggs with cottage cheese, high protein overnight oats, and chocolate protein yogurt bowls.

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Why You'll Love This Dish
Doctor's Tips
Ingredients
How To Make Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Step-By-Step
Chef's Tips and Variations
How to Serve This Dish
Recipe FAQs
More High-Protein Meal Prep Breakfasts
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Why You'll Love This Dish

High in Protein: Cottage cheese and eggs deliver over 20 grams of protein per serving
Meal-Prep Friendly: Bake once, eat for days - it reheats beautifully
Customizable: Mix and match veggies, cheese, meat, and spices
Gluten-Free & Low-Carb: Naturally fits into a variety of eating plans
Kid-Friendly: This healthy egg bake with cottage cheese is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies

Doctor's Tips

This cottage cheese egg bake isn't just delicious - it's packed with nutrients that support overall health.
A single serving provides 26 grams of protein, which helps keep you full, supports muscle health, and balances blood sugar.
You'll also get calcium for bone health, potassium for heart health, and B vitamins for energy metabolism.
Adding vegetables like spinach, peppers, onions, or broccoli boosts the fiber content, which not only supports healthy digestion but can also help lower cholesterol and promote heart health - a win-win for your morning routine.

Ingredients

Ingredient notes and substitutions. See recipe card at the end of the post for full recipe details.

Eggs - the base of this dish; I use large eggs.
Cottage Cheese - the star ingredient that makes this breakfast bake creamy and protein-packed. I recommend using small curd cottage cheese, 2% or whole milk (whole milk will give a creamier texture). I like Good Culture brand cottage cheese.
Shredded Cheese - cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, or Monterey Jack all work well. For a punch of flavor, try a sharp cheese like parmesan or feta.
Vegetables - add color, nutrients, and fiber. Spinach, bell peppers, onions, broccoli, mushrooms, or zucchini are all excellent choices. Use fresh or frozen (just thaw and drain excess water first).
Optional Add-Ins - cooked turkey sausage, ham, or crumbled bacon make it extra hearty. Add fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or basil for extra flavor.

How To Make Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Step-By-Step

Sauteeing vegetables and mixing ingredients in a bowl to prepare a cottage cheese breakfast egg casserole.

See recipe card at the end of the post for full recipe details.

Step 1- Sauté diced peppers in olive oil in a skillet until softened. Stir in spinach and scallions and cook until wilted.
Step 2- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and cottage cheese until smooth. If desired, blend the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.
Step 3- Add shredded cheese, diced turkey sausage, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and the veggies from the pan.
Step 4- Stir to combine well.

Healthy breakfast egg bake mixture in a casserole dish with cheese sprinkled on top

Step 5- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 6- Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly on top. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until eggs are set in the center.

A fully cooked high protein cottage cheese egg bake in a black rectangular baking dish.

Chef's Tips and Variations

For a smoother, quiche-like texture you can blend cottage cheese and eggs together in a blender before adding the other ingredients. I typically don't blend it as the cottage cheese melts into the eggs as it bakes.
You can use any combination of vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, peppers, spinach or onions. I suggest cooking the vegetables before adding them to the egg mixture. This removes excess moisture so your egg bake isn't watery. You can also use different types of meat and cheeses.
For individual servings, you can divide the mixture into a greased muffin pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. You can also try my Starbucks egg bites.
This egg and cottage cheese bake is perfect for meal prep! Bake it, let it cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can also cut it into squares, wrap, and freeze for up to 2 months.
Get creative with mix-ins! This recipe is endlessly customizable. Try these variations:
- Mediterranean: Spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and oregano
- Southwestern: Bell peppers, corn, black beans, and a sprinkle of chili powder
- Breakfast Classic: Cooked bacon, onions, and shredded cheddar
- Garden Veggie: Broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, parmesan, and fresh herbs
- Caprese: Cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella

A slice of high protein cottage cheese egg bake on a black round dish surrounded by a blue napkin, colorful peppers and spinach leaves.

How to Serve This Dish

This versatile egg bake is perfect for any meal of the day! Here are some of my favorite ways to serve it:

Breakfast or Brunch: Serve warm with a side of fresh fruit, avocado slices or whole-grain toast.
Brunch Board: Add squares of this egg bake to a breakfast spread with bagels, Greek yogurt, berries, and smoked salmon.
Light Lunch: Pair with a simple side salad or a bowl of soup for a satisfying midday meal or light dinner. For more ideas, check out my collection of healthy high-protein lunches.
Meal Prep: Cut into squares, store in airtight containers, and reheat for a quick grab-and-go breakfast during the week. You can also try my healthy make-ahead breakfast burritos.