Description
Start your morning with this warm, protein-packed Easy Spinach & Cottage Cheese Breakfast Casserole. It’s a quick breakfast option that’s perfect for busy weekdays, relaxed brunches, or meal prep. With creamy cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and fluffy eggs, this easy recipe offers a healthy, satisfying start to your day. Whether you’re exploring new breakfast ideas or need a reliable go-to, this casserole covers it all—light, filling, and loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
6 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
1 cup fresh spinach (or 1/2 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/4 cup chopped onions (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 or 9-inch round baking dish.
2. Sauté spinach in a pan over medium heat until wilted (if using fresh). If using frozen, thaw and squeeze out water.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Fold in cooked spinach and optional onions into the egg mixture.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is set.
7. Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Be sure to drain spinach thoroughly to avoid a watery casserole.
Use full-fat cottage cheese for maximum creaminess.
This dish is freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 390
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 190
Keywords: easy recipe, breakfast ideas, healthy snack, high-protein breakfast, spinach breakfast casserole