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Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
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For a hearty breakfast that’s both satisfying and nutritious, try this Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake. Perfect for busy mornings or relaxed brunches with family and friends, this dish combines fluffy eggs with protein-rich cottage cheese and a colorful medley of vegetables. The addition of chicken sausage adds flavor and substance, making it a meal that pleases everyone at the table. Plus, it’s easily customizable—swap in your favorite veggies or proteins to make it your own. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it also reheats beautifully, making it ideal for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3/4 Cup Red Bell Pepper
  • 3/4 Cup Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 Cup Yellow Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 Cups Baby Spinach
  • 12 ounces Chicken Sausage
  • 12 Eggs
  • 16 ounces Cottage Cheese
  • ½ Cup Milk
  • ⅓ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 ½ Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray your baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté olive oil, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and spinach; stir for 2–3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  4. Transfer veggies to a bowl to cool.
  5. In the same skillet, cook chicken sausage until browned.
  6. Combine cooled veggies with sausage in a bowl.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, flour, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  8. Fold in the veggie-sausage mixture and half of the shredded cheese; pour into the baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 20–25 minutes until golden.

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