Description
This baked spinach and cheese egg casserole is a delicious and nutritious dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any meal of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach (or thawed and drained frozen spinach)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the spinach until evenly distributed in the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and the center is set.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or meats for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 300mg