This Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is a simple, high-protein dish perfect for breakfast or meal prep. It’s so easy to make and customizable with your favourite veggies. You’ll love the creamy texture and rich flavour!

You might also like to try my Sausage, Egg and Cheese Casserole or my Spinach and Potato Frittata!

A slice of Cottage Cheese Egg Bake being lifted out of a white casserole dish by a silver serving spatula with a wooden handle, with melted cheese pulling from the rest of the casserole.

Why you’ll love this recipe

Now that I’m back to working out after baby #3, I’m being more intentional about having enough protein in each of my meals. With nearly 30 grams of protein per serving, this Cottage Cheese Egg Bake has been a delicious way to ensure I’m starting my day with a high-protein breakfast. I think you’ll love this egg casserole too because it’s

Amazing for meal prep – we like to prep this on Sunday to have breakfast ready to go in the fridge on busy weekday mornings. Individual slices heat well in the microwave if you need to take it on the go!
An easy way to feed a crowd – serving 6 if you’re enjoying it on it’s own, or up to 8 if you’re serving it with toast or fruit.
Easy to customize with your favourite veggies and cheeses.
Naturally gluten free for those that have dietary restrictions.
A nourishing meal that will keep you satisfied until lunch!

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need and an overview of steps to make baked cottage cheese eggs. See the recipe card below for full details!

Large eggs – the base of this breakfast casserole!
Cottage cheese – gives creamy texture and added protein to the egg bake. I recommend using a full-fat variety for the best result.
Mix-ins – we used onion, red bell pepper, baby spinach and garlic. You can substitute other vegetables like diced zucchini (be sure to sauté to reduce the water content), sautéed mushrooms, previously roasted diced butternut squash or sweet potato, or small steamed broccoli florets. You can even add cooked meat like chopped bacon, diced ham or crumbled turkey sausage.
Flavour enhancers: Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika and salt.
Shredded sharp cheddar – you can substitute regular cheddar, Monterey Jack or any other shredded cheese you like!

Ingredients needed to make a Cottage Cheese Egg Bake, viewed from overhead on a white marble counter, with text label overlays.

How to make it

First, sauté the onion and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium heat. Once they’re softened and fragrant, add the chopped spinach and minced garlic and continue to cook another minute until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and set aside to cool a bit.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, Dijon, garlic powder, paprika and salt until well combined. If you prefer a really smooth texture, you can use an immersion blender instead of a whisk. Fold in the cooked veggies and a cup of the shredded cheese.

A four-photo process collage showing the steps to make a Cottage Cheese Egg Bake.

Transfer the egg mixture to a greased 9×13″ baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 20-30 minutes until the middle of the egg bake is set.

Wait a few minutes before slicing and serve topped with sliced green onions or chives.

Cottage Cheese Egg Bake in a white casserole dish viewed from overhead, with ingredients, plates and a striped blue and white linen surrounding the dish.

Tips for Success

Don’t skip the sauté for the veggies. This will remove some of the water content from the veggies so that the egg bake won’t have a watery result. The sauté also adds nice flavour.
Test for doneness. Every oven is different, so be sure to test that the egg bake is fully cooked through before removing it from the oven. It’s done with middle is set (give the pan a little shake – you shouldn’t see the middle jiggle) and the top will start to turn golden brown. A toothpick in the middle will come out clean, with no runny egg.
Let the egg bake set before slicing. You’ll be able to achieve nice slices like the photo below if you wait about 15 minutes before slicing.

A slice of Cottage Cheese Egg Bake, garnished with sliced green onion, on a small rimmed white plate.

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