Description
This Low-Carb Cottage Cheese & Egg Casserole is the perfect make-ahead breakfast recipe. Packed with protein from eggs and cottage cheese, it’s fluffy, cheesy, and easy to prep for your weekly meal plan. A healthy low-carb, high-protein casserole ideal for busy mornings.
Ingredients
12 large eggs
1 ½ cups cottage cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
½ cup onion, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Crack and whisk the eggs in a large bowl until smooth and slightly frothy.
3. Fold in the cottage cheese and shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Stir in the chopped spinach, onions, salt, pepper, and herbs if using.
5. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is set and the edges are golden.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This casserole stores well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Let it cool fully before slicing for cleaner portions.
You can customize it with cooked bacon, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (⅛ of dish)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg