This post contains affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy.
Our High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake will start your day off right with a protein-packed breakfast that will keep you fueled and focused all day long! Plus they are perfect for easy breakfast meal prep.
Why You’ll Love This Cottage Cheese Egg Bake Recipe
- High Protein: The high protein from the cottage cheese, eggs, and bacon at breakfast helps jumpstart your metabolism, supports muscle growth and repair, and keeps you full and satisfied until lunchtime.
- Nutritious: This dish of baked cottage cheese eggs are packed with added nutrition from vegetables like peas, bell peppers, and green onions, making them a nutrient-dense breakfast option.
- Customizable: The best part? These high protein egg bake bars are completely customizable to your taste preferences and dietary needs! Swap out vegetables, add cooked meats like ham or sausage, or boost the protein content even more with *extra* eggs or cottage cheese. The possibilities are endless!
So why not give this egg bake with cottage cheese a try? Your body (and taste buds) will thank you! I also love these cottage cheese recipes Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bake, Cottage Cheese Flatbread Pizza, and Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Variations/Substitutions
These bars are very versatile. Use whatever vegetables or cooked meat you have at home. Don’t like peas?
Change the meat: Substitute ham, sausage, or cooked crumbled beef for the bacon.
Change the vegetables: Use cooked, chopped asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower etc. instead.
Even higher protein: Add additional Eggs or additional Cottage Cheese for more protein. You’ll need to increase the cooking time slightly.
Have fun & make them your own!
Ingredients:
These are the flavorful and nutritious ingredients that come together to make this cottage cheese egg bake delicious.
8-9 servings
- 8 large eggs, or 2 cups of liquid egg whites
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 6 slices cooked nitrate-free, high-quality bacon, crumbled
- sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
How to make Cottage Cheese Egg Bake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9, (an 8×8 or anything with similar capacity will work also) with parchment paper, leaving some hanging over the sides for easier removal. Lightly sprayed the parchment with avocado oil.
In a large bowl, add the eggs, hemp seeds and cottage cheese and whisk them together.
Add in the peas, peppers, and onions, and stir to combine with the beaten egg and cottage cheese mixture. Season with a very small pinch of sea salt and pepper.
Pour the cottage cheese egg mixture into the casserole pan.
Sprinkle the top evenly with cooked crumbled bacon, then bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set.
Allow to cool for a few minutes, then slice into squares and serve or store for later.
Enjoy!
💚Rachel
Rachel’s Tips for Best Results
- Don’t over bake! You want the middle to have just set, otherwise the edges could be overdone.
- Don’t add too much salt…the bacon and cottage cheese are already plenty salty.
- If you add more eggs or cottage cheese to increase the protein, then you will also need to increase the cooking time.
Perfect for Meal Prep:
I make this high protein egg bake in a 9 x 9 baking dish and then cut it into 8 or 9 bars that I can eat throughout the week. Another idea is to make them in a silicone muffin tray. They stay good in the fridge if wrapped and sealed well for up to 5 days. Reheat in the air fryer, microwave, oven, or enjoy it cold!
Recipe FAQs
Is this recipe freezable?
Yes! This cottage cheese and egg bake freezes beautifully. Just reheat in the microwave using 10 second bursts until heated through.
Why is my egg casserole bake watery?
There could be two reasons your casserole is watery. One, you used a lot of vegetables that contain a lot of water. In this case, my suggestion would be to cut back on the watery veggies a bit. The other reason could be that you didn’t cook it long enough. Make sure the center is no longer jiggly before taking it out of the oven.
Is the cottage cheese supposed to melt?
No, the cottage cheese will not completely melt, although it should get a softer texture. If you prefer not to have the cottage cheese lumps, you could blend the cottage cheese in a blender before mixing it with the eggs.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Absolutely! These egg cottage cheese bake is perfect to make the night before so you can serve a group in the morning! It also freezes well if you want to make a large enough batch to have breakfast for several months!
Are you looking for more breakfast casseroles to add to your meal prep? The you should definitely try our Tex-Mex Style Breakfast Casserole, Artichoke Egg Casserole, and Sprouted Overnight French Toast Casserole.
High Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs, or 2 cups of liquid egg whites
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 6 slices cooked nitrate-free, high-quality bacon, crumbled
- sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350 degrees f.
- Line a 9×9, (an 8×8 or anything with similar capacity will work also) with parchment paper, leaving some hanging over the sides for easier removal. I very lightly sprayed the parchment with avocado oil, but this is optional.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, hemp seeds, and cheeses until combined.
- Add in the peas, pepper, onions, and stir to combine. Season with a very small pinch of sea salt and pepper. Don’t add too much salt though, the cheese and bacon already add a lot of salt. Whisk well.
- Transfer your egg mixture to your prepared baking dish, sprinkle the top evenly with cooked crumbled bacon, then bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes, then slice into squares and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
