Description
These Cheesy Spinach Baked Eggs are a fluffy, protein-rich breakfast packed with melty cheese and nutrient-dense spinach. Perfect for meal prep, brunch, or a quick weekday breakfast, this dish is low-carb, high in protein, and easy to customize with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5 oz baby spinach, wilted
- 1 tbsp butter
- A pinch of kosher salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 5×9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add spinach, and cook until wilted. Drain any excess moisture.
- Fold the spinach into the egg mixture and pour it into the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until set and golden brown on the edges.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or store for later.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 5×9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add spinach, and cook until wilted. Drain any excess moisture.
- Fold the spinach into the egg mixture and pour it into the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until set and golden brown on the edges.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or store for later.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese for Greek yogurt, ricotta, or feta for different textures.
- Make it dairy-free with nutritional yeast and plant-based cheese.
- Add veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions for extra flavor.
- Enhance with turkey bacon, smoked salmon, or breakfast sausage for a protein boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American