🥗🍳 Mediterranean Veggie-Packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
Light, protein-packed, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is the kind of recipe you’ll want on repeat. It’s wholesome yet satisfying, loaded with colorful vegetables, creamy cottage cheese, and fragrant herbs — all baked into a fluffy, golden casserole that works beautifully for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or meal prep.
Whether you’re trying to eat cleaner, boost your protein intake, or simply enjoy a nourishing homemade meal, this egg bake checks every box. It’s naturally gluten-free, easy to customize, and just as delicious warm from the oven as it is chilled the next day.
🌿 Why You’ll Love This Egg Bake
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High-protein & filling thanks to eggs and cottage cheese
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Mediterranean-inspired flavors with herbs, veggies, and optional feta
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Meal-prep friendly — make once, eat all week
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Light yet satisfying, perfect for any time of day
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Customizable with your favorite vegetables or cheeses
📝 Ingredients
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6 large eggs
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1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
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½ cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
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1 cup chopped bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
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½ cup chopped broccoli florets (raw or lightly steamed)
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½ cup chopped spinach (fresh or frozen, squeezed dry)
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¼ cup chopped red onion
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¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional but highly recommended)
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish (optional)
🍽️ Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
2️⃣ Whisk the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, and milk until smooth and well combined. The cottage cheese melts into the eggs as it bakes, creating a creamy, fluffy texture without the need for heavy cream.
3️⃣ Add Veggies & Seasoning
Stir in the chopped bell peppers, broccoli, spinach, red onion, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Gently fold in the feta cheese if using — it adds that classic Mediterranean tang and richness.
4️⃣ Bake to Perfection
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading the vegetables evenly.
Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. A knife inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.