High Protein Egg Casserole (Printable)
Hearty egg casserole with chicken, vegetables, and cheese. Ideal for protein-rich breakfasts.
# What You Need:
→ Protein Sources
01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or regular)
03 - 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast or turkey sausage
04 - 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or thawed frozen, squeezed dry)
06 - 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
07 - 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
→ Spices & Seasoning
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Other
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or nonstick cooking spray
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth and well blended.
03 - Stir in the shredded chicken or turkey sausage, cheddar cheese, spinach, bell peppers, red onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly combined.
04 - Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
05 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and the top is lightly golden.
06 - Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before slicing into portions and serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Cottage cheese sounds strange in eggs but it makes the texture unbelievably creamy while sneaking in extra protein.
- One pan, no stovetop juggling, and it reheats beautifully for busy mornings when cooking feels impossible.
02 -
- Squeezing frozen spinach dry is not optional because even a little extra moisture turns the casserole into a watery mess I learned this the hard way.
- Underbaking by even five minutes leaves a wet center that collapses when you cut it, so always check that the middle jiggles like gelatin and not like liquid.
03 -
- Letting the casserole rest is the difference between a clean beautiful slice and a crumbly mess on your plate.
- Toasting the paprika in the olive oil for ten seconds before greasing the pan infuses the entire dish with deeper smoky flavor.