This Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a protein-packed, low-carb breakfast option that’s perfect for meal prepping or serving a crowd. The combination of eggs, cottage cheese, turkey sausage, fresh spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes creates a hearty and nutritious dish. It’s light, fluffy, and filled with flavor, making it ideal for a healthy start to the day or a satisfying brunch.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of ground breakfast sausage (I opted for turkey sausage)
- 12 large eggs
- 16 oz cottage cheese (~2 cups)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
Instructions:
Step 1: Cook the Sausage
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey sausage until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
- Once done, set aside and allow it to cool slightly.
Step 2: Prepare the Egg Mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the 12 eggs until thoroughly combined.
- Add the cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt (if using). Stir until well combined.
Step 3: Add the Vegetables and Sausage
- Fold in the chopped spinach, quartered cherry tomatoes, and the cooked sausage into the egg mixture.
- Mix everything together until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 4: Bake the Egg Casserole
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring it spreads out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is slightly golden.
- Take it out of the oven and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
This Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is the perfect make-ahead breakfast that’s nutritious, high in protein, and easy to customize with your favorite veggies or meats. It’s great for a quick breakfast on busy mornings or for serving a brunch crowd. With the added bonus of cottage cheese, the dish is creamy, filling, and packed with wholesome goodness.
Cottage Cheese Egg Bake with Sausage, Spinach, and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground breakfast sausage I opted for turkey sausage
- 12 large eggs
- 16 oz cottage cheese ~2 cups
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt optional
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Sausage
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey sausage until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
- Once done, set aside and allow it to cool slightly.
Step 2: Prepare the Egg Mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the 12 eggs until thoroughly combined.
- Add the cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt (if using). Stir until well combined.
Step 3: Add the Vegetables and Sausage
- Fold in the chopped spinach, quartered cherry tomatoes, and the cooked sausage into the egg mixture.
- Mix everything together until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 4: Bake the Egg Casserole
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring it spreads out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is slightly golden.
- Take it out of the oven and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.