High-Protein Cottage Cheese Veggie Bake
This cottage cheese veggie bake is packed with flavors, nutrition, and warmth, perfect for a wholesome lunch or quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups frozen mixed veggies (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, frozen mixed veggies, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well-blended.
- Pour the prepared mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Once out of the oven, let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap out veggies and cheeses based on preference. This dish freezes well; consider making a double batch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg