High-Protein Sheet Pan Eggs With Cottage Cheese (Printable)

Protein-packed oven-baked eggs with cottage cheese and fresh vegetables, ready in 40 minutes for easy breakfast meal prep.

# Ingredient List:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 10 large eggs
02 - 1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
03 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/2 cup zucchini, diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
12 - pinch of chili flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet (approximately 13x9 inches) with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, and milk until smooth and slightly frothy.
03 - Stir in salt, pepper, and dried herbs until evenly distributed.
04 - Add tomatoes, spinach, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Mix gently to combine without crushing ingredients.
05 - Pour the egg mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently tap the pan on the counter to settle the mixture and release air bubbles.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the eggs are just set in the center and lightly golden around the edges.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes to allow the eggs to firm slightly for easier slicing.
08 - Slice into squares, garnish with fresh chives or parsley, and serve warm or cool. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Meal prep becomes effortless when you bake six servings at once
  • The cottage cheese creates the lightest texture without any special technique
02 -
  • Overbaking makes these rubbery so pull them out when the center still has a slight wobble
  • Letting them rest for those full five minutes makes the difference between messy edges and clean slices
03 -
  • Use small-curd cottage cheese for the smoothest texture throughout the baked eggs
  • Line your pan with parchment paper with overhanging edges for easy lifting and cleanup
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