Egg bake is one of my favorite foods to make, for several reasons.
The recipe is tailor-made for food prep – meaning you get multiple servings out of every batch, no added effort required.
The perfect egg bake doesn’t exi-OMG, it’s so good.
It’s a nutritious food you can use as a solid “vehicle” and eat a dozen-plus different ways – top it with salsa or avocado, serve alongside breakfast meat, pair it with a side of veggies, soup, or about a million other side dishes. Egg bake is a great base to make a delicious, nutrition-filled (and stomach-filling) meal. I have young children and they love this egg bake recipe – which says a lot.
Finally, one of the greatest things about egg bake – it’s perhaps the only food that tastes better reheated after being frozen. True story.
A potential downside of egg bake? It can taste pretty meh if it’s not done right. If you’ve ever been personally victimized by dense, heavy, or dry egg bake, I assure you – this egg bake recipe is having none of that.
Without further ado: a protein-packed, fluffy egg bake recipe.
Ingredients – and in the order you’ll use them:
8 large eggs and 1 cup egg whites (or 10-12 large eggs)
1/2 cup flour (you can sub half wheat flour or try gluten-free flour – changes the texture a bit but still works)
1 tsp baking powder (THIS is crucial – do NOT skip the baking powder)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup melted butter
1 pint cottage cheese
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Beat the eggs (and add egg whites, if using), then mix in flour, baking powder, and salt. Scrape the bowl as you combine well. Add the melted butter and mix, then finally mix in the cottage cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake another 36-37 minutes.
This recipe delivers a protein-packed, fluffy egg bake you can serve right away. I make it every year for Christmas brunch and it’s always a hit. Or, throughout the year, I make this often, then divvy up into 8 servings, refrigerate or freeze, and have ready to go whenever the mood strikes. It’s delicious, it’s nutritious, and it can be eaten numerous ways.
And I didn’t mention it before, but you can gather from the above instructions, this is an easy recipe! Anyone looking to eat healthier, eat more filling, nutritious food, and practice food prep, you’ll want this recipe. Eat well!
That’s enough for now. Until next time,
Lindsay