High Protein Egg Casserole with Cottage Cheese
This simple egg dish comes together for an easy and healthy breakfast that is loaded with protein! 40 minutes is all you need. The addition of cottage cheese adds more protein, but also enhances the flavor and texture. Fresh tomatoes and basil make a great addition, but feel free to customize with your own favorite veggies and herbs.
Servings: 9
Ingredients
- 14 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese (low fat or full fat)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup loose fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish. Arrange the tomatoes and fresh basil along the bottom of the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, and milk. Add parmesan if using. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour on top of the basil and tomatoes.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until casserole is puffy and the eggs are set. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 304mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 677IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2mg