Cottage Cheese Egg Bake (Frittata)

A delicious frittata with extra protein. Make my cottage cheese egg bake for an easy meal prep breakfast that satisfies.

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As a dietitian, I love Starbucks egg bites. But as a person on a budget, I can’t stand the idea of spending $6 on a snack I can make at home.

That’s why I love this simple and delicious recipe for cottage cheese egg bake frittata.

Inspired by the flavors of my beloved Starbucks bacon and gruyere egg bites, but with a healthy dietitian twist to boost protein and decrease calories. And it’s got the same soft and incredible texture of the Starbucks version.

You will love this nutritious and delicious recipe for a meal prep breakfast or lunch. You only need a handful of easy-to-find ingredients to make it.

Why you’ll love cottage cheese egg bake

• Made with only five simple ingredients and a few spices
• Prep takes less than 10-minutes before baking
• The same flavors and texture as Starbucks, but healthier and less expensive
• High in protein to keep you full and support muscle growth
• Perfect for meal prep and easy to re-heat

What makes this egg bake frittata healthy?

• High protein — 22 grams of protein per serving
• Wholesome ingredients — Made with eggs, cottage cheese, and turkey bacon
• No additives — No extra emulsifiers or stabilizers like they use at Starbucks

Does it taste like cottage cheese?

Nope! This high protein egg bake doesn’t taste like cottage cheese at all.

And because it’s blended, the texture is completely smooth. If you like the texture of Starbucks’ sous vide egg bites, you’ll absolutely love this high protein, homemade version.

Ingredient notes and swaps

Here’s what you’ll need to make this high protein, cottage cheese egg bake.

• Cooking spray: You’ll need to grease your baking pan to prevent and minimize sticking. You can grease your pan with butter or olive oil if preferred.
• Large eggs: We use whole eggs so you get all the benefits from their protein, fat, and micronutrients.
• Cottage cheese: I use 2% cottage cheese because it has lots of protein and a good mouthfeel from the fat. You can use another fat percentage if you prefer.
• Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper: This cottage cheese frittata isn’t spicy! The cayenne pepper is optional, but it’s really not overpowering.
• Sharp cheddar cheese: I recommend using a strong and flavorful cheddar cheese for this recipe since it’s easy to find. If you want to replicate Starbucks’ flavors better, use gruyere instead.
• Cooked turkey bacon: Use any brand of turkey or chicken bacon you love. I recommend cooking this until crisp before chopping it for the best texture in your egg bake. If you’d prefer to use regular, pork bacon, that works too.
• Green onions: For the perfect splash of green and extra burst of flavor. Feel free to use chives instead if you like those better. If you don’t have either, leave them out.

Scroll down to the recipe card for full instructions and ingredient quantities.

How to make a cottage cheese egg bake

Position oven rack to the middle and pre-heat to 350 F.

Spray a 9×13-inch non-stick baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

In a large blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 20-seconds.

Pour the egg mixture into your prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle cheese, turkey bacon, and green onions over top. Then, carefully transfer to the oven — go slow because the toppings can easily shift.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the eggs are set and lightly golden brown at the edges. Let your egg bake rest for 10-minutes before serving.

More mix-ins

Want to add extra nutrition or flavor to your cottage cheese egg bake? Try adding a handful of these ingredients:

• Chopped baby spinach
• Chopped kale
• Thin sliced red onion
• Sliced olives
• Diced bell pepper
• Sliced sundried tomatoes
• Quartered cherry tomatoes
• Feta cheese
• Hot sauce

How to make this a balanced meal

This cottage cheese egg bake has protein and fat.

To turn it into a more balanced and filling meal, I recommending serving it with a source of dietary fiber like these:

• Berries
• Sliced apple
• Sliced pears
• Whole wheat bread
• Whole wheat english muffin
• Oatmeal package
• Overnight oats
• Bran muffin
• Roasted potatoes
• Roasted sweet potatoes

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• Cooking spray
• Good blender (fancy)
• Good blender (budget option!)
• Non-stick 9×13 pan
• Large spatula
• Meal prep containers

Storage

Meal prep: Store in single-serving food containers or sealed freezer-safe bags.

Fridge: Store your cottage cheese egg bake in the fridge for up to four days.

Freezer: Store in the freezer for up to three months.

How to re-heat

If possible, I recommend re-heating your cottage cheese egg bake in an air fryer or toaster oven for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Set the temperature to 350 F.

You can also re-heat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until heated through.

Top tips

• Blend your egg mixture long enough to remove all chunks in your cottage cheese.
• Bake immediately after adding your toppings to prevent them from falling to the bottom.
• Use a good non-stick pan and/or generously spray to prevent sticking.
• If your cottage cheese egg bake sticks to the pan, don’t worry! Let it rest for 10-minutes and then use a flexible spatula to get underneath your slice and scoop it out.

Only have a small blender?

No problem! Blend your cottage cheese in a small hand-held blender with 1-2 eggs and then whisk with remaining eggs.

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