Description
This High-Protein Cottage Cheese Veggie Bake is a delicious and nutritious dish that’s easy to make. Packed with cottage cheese, eggs, mixed veggies, and cheddar cheese, this bake is a flavorful and satisfying meal for any time of day.
Ingredients
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Cottage Cheese Mixture:
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Veggie Blend:
- 2 cups frozen mixed veggies (peas, carrots, corn, or your favorite blend)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Mix Cottage Cheese and Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs until smooth.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the frozen mixed veggies, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the baking dish, spread evenly, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool slightly, then slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- You can customize the veggie blend to suit your preferences.
- This bake is great for meal prep and can be reheated for quick, nutritious meals throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: High-Protein, Cottage Cheese, Veggie Bake, Casserole, Easy, Healthy
