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Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
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Hosting a delightful brunch is effortless with this Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake. This protein-packed breakfast casserole is fluffy, veggie-loaded, and features savory chicken sausage for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Perfect for busy mornings or festive gatherings, you can make it ahead of time and simply pop it in the oven when you’re ready to serve. With its customizable ingredients and easy clean-up, this dish is sure to become a staple in your breakfast repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3/4 Cup Red Bell Pepper
  • 3/4 Cup Green Bell Pepper
  • 1 Cup Yellow Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 Cups Baby Spinach
  • 12 ounces Chicken Sausage
  • 12 Eggs
  • 16 ounces Cottage Cheese
  • ½ Cup Milk
  • â…“ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 ½ Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and prepare a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Sauté diced red and green bell peppers and onion in olive oil for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
  4. Cool the vegetable mixture slightly before transferring to a bowl.
  5. Cook chicken sausage in the same skillet until browned, then mix with the cooled veggies.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, flour, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. Fold in the vegetable-sausage mixture and one cup of cheddar cheese.
  8. Pour into the baking dish; top with remaining cheese.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

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