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.
Servings: 8 squares
Calories: 113kcal
Equipment
- 1 5x9-inch glass baking dish
- 1 large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 5-6 eggs depending on size
- ½ cup 2% cottage cheese Good Culture
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- pinch kosher salt
- few turns cracked black pepper to taste
- 5 ounces baby spinach fresh, wilted in a pan, cool completely
- 1 tablespoon butter to wilt the spinach
Instructions
How to Make Cheesy Spinach Baked Eggs
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 5x9-inch glass baking dish with nonstick baking spray. Set aside.
Mix the Eggs
- In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, 2% cottage cheese, grated parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, a pinch of kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Wilt the Spinach
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the fresh spinach and heat it until wilted. Remove the spinach from the heat. If the spinach is very moist, strain it with a cheesecloth. Allow it to cool and gently fold the wilted spinach into the egg and cheese mixture. Add the mixture to the prepare baking dish and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
Bake
- 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.
Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of cottage cheese should I use? I recommend 2% Good Culture brand. Every brand of cottage cheese holds varying amounts of moisture. This could impact how the eggs set if it is very "wet". Option to strain cottage cheese with cheesecloth to remove some of the moisture if needed. What's the best dish to use? A glass baking dish works best. This is because glass transmits heat faster than ceramic. This will allow you to get a slightly crispy edge, which is very delicious. Can I use frozen spinach? No, I would not. Frozen spinach holds a lot of moisture which can impact the eggs, preventing them from setting. Do I need to strain my spinach? Once the spinach is wilted, you can strain it with a cheesecloth if it appears to be very moist.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