Ultimate Customizable Egg Bake Casserole
Make this easy egg bake breakfast recipe for a satisfying, fluffy meal. It is perfect for meal prep or serving a crowd at brunch.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked, chopped protein (like ham, sausage, or turkey bacon)
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (like spinach, peppers, or broccoli)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, your chosen cooked protein, and chopped vegetables into the egg mixture. Mix gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Pour the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the middle comes out clean. The top should be lightly golden brown.
- Let the cheesy egg bake rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a high protein egg bake, increase the cottage cheese to 1.5 cups.
- To make this a low carb keto egg bake, skip any bread or potato additions and use only low-carb vegetables and meats.
- Prepare this make ahead breakfast casserole the night before, cover it, and refrigerate. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time if cooking directly from the refrigerator.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free egg casserole friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 180