High Protein Breakfast Bake (eggs & cottage cheese)
This high protein breakfast bake uses eggs and cottage cheese to make a filling, high protein, make ahead recipe to enjoy all week long! With only 10 minutes of active time, this is such a quick & easy breakfast to make. Mix up the cheese and vegetables for endless flavour combinations.
Quick Look: High Protein Breakfast Bake
- ⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 30 minutes
- ⏳ Ready In: 40 minutes
- 🥦 Makes: 8 slices
- 🍽️ Calories: 160 per slice
- ⭐️ Nutrients: 13g protein per slice
- 📖 Dietary info: high protein, breakfast, quick & easy, meal prep
- ❤️ Why you'll love it: this breakfast bake is high in protein and very easy to make. With only 10 minutes of active time, you'll have breakfast for the whole week.
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I'm always looking for new, high protein breakfasts to try. I went through a phase where I loved egg bites, but I wanted to try something even easier, and that's how this breakfast bake was born. A slice or two of this will keep you feeling full and energized for hours.
If you’re looking for more breakfast recipes, check out my white chocolate pistachio scones, easy muesli with prunes, and strawberry overnight oats.
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- Quick Look: High Protein Breakfast Bake
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients You'll Need
- Additions & Substitutions
- How to Make this High Protein Breakfast Bake
- What to Serve with High Protein Breakfast Bake
- High Protein Breakfast Bake FAQs
- More High Protein Recipes You'll Love
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy: this recipe is very quick to make, with only about 10 minutes of active prep time.
- Minimal ingredients: you need five ingredients to make this recipe. And you can mix up the cheese and vegetables to make it different every time!
- Prep ahead: this recipe makes 8 servings, so you can enjoy it all week long.
Ingredients You'll Need
Full ingredients & measurements are in the recipe card below.
- Eggs: you'll need 8 large eggs, or 10 medium ones.
- Cottage cheese: you won't even taste the cottage cheese, but it adds creaminess and protein.
- Cheese: use any cheese of your choice. I make some suggestions below.
- Vegetables: use anything you like, I love bell peppers!
Additions & Substitutions
- Different vegetables: mix up the vegetables you use. I like to use bell peppers, but you can add anything you want.
- Different cheese: I love adding a strong flavoured cheese like a sharp cheddar, Gruyere or Boursin.
- Flavour combination ideas:
- Boursin, shallot & chives
- Roasted red pepper, feta & spinach
- Gruyere, green onions & red chili flakes
- Cheddar & broccoli
How to Make this High Protein Breakfast Bake
- Step 1: Add the cottage cheese and eggs to a blender. Blend until smooth, then transfer to a greased 9x13" baking dish.
- Step 2: Add the cheese, salt and vegetables.
- Step 3: Use a fork to gently stir the cheese and vegetables in. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper.
- Step 4: Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
What to Serve with High Protein Breakfast Bake
This breakfast bake is an easy protein to pair with many things. Here are some tasty ideas:
- Bread: serve with a couple slices of whole grain bread, or turn it into a breakfast sandwich (I like to use an English muffin, add some cheese, and hashbrown).
- Fruit: any fruit of your choice will go well.
- Smoothie: make a quick smoothie to enjoy with this make ahead meal.
High Protein Breakfast Bake FAQs
The eggs and cottage cheese are the biggest contributors of protein. The entire bake provides approximately 80-85g protein, possibly more depending on the type of shredded cheese added. It makes 8 larger portions, therefore each serving is approximately 10g protein.
Yes! A high protein breakfast bake is perfect for meal prep. You can bake it in advance, refrigerate it for up to 4 days, or freeze individual portions for easy weekday breakfasts.
Yes, it can be a balanced and healthy option, especially if you add in some vegetables for extra fibre. To make it a well balanced healthy meal, pair it with some carbohydrates and some vegetables.
Yes! Cool the bake completely, slice it into portions, and freeze them in airtight containers or bags for up to 2–3 months. Reheat in the microwave, air fryer, or oven before serving.
Serve it with a side of fresh fruit, a slice of whole grain toast, or a green salad for a well balanced breakfast.
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High Protein Egg Bake with Cottage Cheese
Equipment
- 1 blender
- 1 9x13" baking dish
Ingredients
- 8 eggs large
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 shallot, diced
- 1 cup vegetables of choice, diced
- 1 cup cheese of choice, shredded
- 1-2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F
- Grease a 9x13" baking dish.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth and well combined, about 30 seconds. Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the diced shallot, vegetables and cheese on top of the egg mixture, and use a fork or spatula to gently stir everything in.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, rotating 180° halfway through, until golden brown.
- Let cool, then cut into 8 pieces. Store in a container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Boursin, shallot & chives
- Roasted red pepper, feta & spinach
- Gruyere, green onions & red chili flakes
- Cheddar & broccoli
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The ultimate protein-rich breakfast! Let me know your favourite flavour combinations!
I can't wait to make these. Looks delicious and super quick to whip up.
They're really easy to make, and are perfect when you want to meal prep a high protein breakfast. Enjoy!
the roasted red pepper and feta combo sounds soooo good! will give this a try
That's one of my favourite flavour pairings. I hope you enjoy!