High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

Here’s a High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake that’s fluffy, filling, and perfect for meal prep 💪🥚

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🥚 High-Protein Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

🍳 Nutrition (approx. per serving, 6 servings)

• Protein: 20–25g

• Low carb & gluten-free
  (Will vary depending on add-ins)

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Ingredients

• 8 large eggs

• 1½ cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar

• ½ cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)

• 1 cup cooked lean turkey sausage or ground chicken (optional but boosts protein)

• ½ cup diced bell peppers

• ½ cup chopped spinach

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9 baking dish.

2. Blend for smooth texture (optional)
   Blend cottage cheese until creamy for a smoother consistency.

3. Mix eggs
   In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, seasonings, and blended cottage cheese.

4. Add mix-ins
   Stir in cooked meat (if using), vegetables, and ¾ of the shredded cheese.

5. Bake
   Pour into dish and top with remaining cheese.
   Bake 35–40 minutes until center is set.

6. Rest
   Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing.

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Protein Boost Tips

• Add 2–3 tbsp unflavored protein powder to the egg mixture.

• Use egg whites for part of the eggs (e.g., 4 eggs + 1 cup egg whites).

• Add extra lean meat or chopped turkey bacon.

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Storage

• Refrigerate up to 4 days.

• Freeze individual slices up to 2 months.

• Reheat 30–60 seconds in microwave.

If you’d like, I can calculate exact macros based on the ingredients you plan to use.