High-Protein Cottage Cheese Veggie Bake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our High-Protein Cottage Cheese Veggie Bake, a nutritious and satisfying dish perfect for lunch or dinner. This comforting bake features creamy cottage cheese blended with fresh vegetables, offering a hearty meal that keeps you energized throughout the day. With its high protein content from cottage cheese and eggs, this recipe is not only easy to prepare, taking just 10 minutes, but also versatile enough to accommodate your favorite veggies. Whether enjoyed as a stand-alone main course or paired with a refreshing salad, this veggie bake will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese and eggs until smooth. Stir in frozen mixed veggies, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and set.
- Allow cooling slightly before slicing into squares. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg