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Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Casserole

This delightful Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Casserole is an easy, one-pan breakfast featuring creamy cottage cheese, eggs, and cheddar cheese, perfect for the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 10 large eggs
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano (optional) Optional for added flavor
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped Optional add-in
  • 0.5 cup diced bell peppers Optional add-in
  • 0.5 cup cooked chicken, ham, or turkey bacon, diced Optional add-in

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk until yolks and whites are fully combined.
  3. Stir in the cottage cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Add in the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano (if using). Mix until well combined.
  5. Fold in optional add-ins like spinach, bell peppers, or turkey bacon. Stir gently!
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until golden brown and the center is firm. Check doneness with a knife—if it comes out clean, you’re good to go!
  8. Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, and then slice into squares. Serve warm!

Notes

For fluffier texture, whisk eggs longer, swap cottage cheese for ricotta for a silkier texture, and consider prepping the mixture the night before for convenience.