Description
This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Veggie Bake is a delicious and nutritious dish that’s perfect for a wholesome meal. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs, and loaded with veggies and cheese, it’s a satisfying bake that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups frozen mixed veggies (peas, carrots, corn, or your favorite blend)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing the pan)
Cottage Cheese Mixture:
Veggie Mix:
Seasonings:
Greasing:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Prepare the cottage cheese mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs until smooth and well combined.
- Add veggies and cheese: Stir in the frozen mixed veggies, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer to baking dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the dish is set.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- You can customize the vegetable mix to suit your preferences.
- This bake can be served hot or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: High-Protein, Cottage Cheese, Veggie Bake, Healthy, Easy
