Description
This simple egg dish comes together for an easy and healthy breakfast that is loaded with protein. The addition of cottage cheese enhances both flavor and texture for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese low fat or full fat
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese optional
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup loose fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 casserole dish. Arrange the tomatoes and fresh basil along the bottom of the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, and milk. Add parmesan if using. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour on top of the basil and tomatoes.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until casserole is puffy and the eggs are set. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 194kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 492mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 304mg