Cheesy Spinach Baked Eggs
These cheesy spinach baked eggs are perfect for brunch or as a meal prep item to have on hand through the week. Made from a few simple ingredients, you’re going to love this easy breakfast recipe.
Ingredients
- 5-6 eggs, depending on size
- ½ cup low fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- pinch salt
- cracked black pepper, to taste
- 5 ounces baby spinach, wilted in a pan
- 1 tablespoon butter, to wilt the spinach
Equipment
- 1 5x9-inch glass baking dish
- 1 large mixing bowl
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Spray a 5x9-inch glass baking dish with non-stick baking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, low fat cottage cheese, grated parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, a pinch of salt and cracked black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
- Once the butter is melted add the spinach and heat it until its wilted.
- Remove from the heat, and once it is cool, gently fold it into the egg and cheese mixture.
- Add the mixture to the prepare baking dish and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the eggs are set in the center and the edges begin to brown.
- Remove from the oven. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 113kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 119mg, Sodium: 231mg, Potassium: 162mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 1965IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 124mg, Iron: 1mg