Broccoli Cheese
Egg Bake
A simple, satisfying crustless quiche that works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Fluffy eggs and creamy cottage cheese baked with sautéed broccoli, onion, and sharp cheddar — high protein, low carb, and perfect for meal prep all week long.
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup 2% cottage cheese
- 1 cup broccoli florets, fresh or frozen, roughly chopped
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup 2% sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- — non-stick cooking spray
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Preheat & prep
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. If using frozen broccoli, thaw and pat dry before chopping.
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Sauté the vegetables
Heat a small skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Add the onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and broccoli and cook for 2 minutes more until the garlic is fragrant and the broccoli is slightly tender. Remove from heat.
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Whisk the egg mixture
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined and smooth. The cottage cheese melts into the eggs during baking and adds a creamy, protein-rich texture without any heaviness.
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Assemble
Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish. Distribute the sautéed broccoli, onion, and garlic evenly throughout the egg mixture. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over the top.
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Bake & serve
Bake uncovered at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until the center is fully set and no longer jiggles when the dish is gently shaken. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 4 portions. Serve warm or refrigerate for meal prep.
- Sauté the onion first: Raw onion dumped into an egg bake comes out sharp and crunchy — 5 minutes in a pan transforms it completely and adds much deeper flavor to the whole dish.
- Cottage cheese is the secret: It blends into the eggs during baking for an extra creamy, fluffy texture and adds a significant protein boost without changing the flavor.
- Meal prep champion: Slice into 4 portions, store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days, and reheat individual slices in the microwave for 60–90 seconds. A hot protein-packed breakfast in under 2 minutes.
- Mix it up: This bake is endlessly flexible — swap the broccoli for spinach, mushrooms, bell pepper, or zucchini, and swap the cheddar for feta, Swiss, or pepper jack.
- Add protein: Stir in diced turkey bacon, cooked ground turkey, or diced ham with the vegetables to make this even more substantial.