Cheesy Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This easy cheesy breakfast casserole is packed with protein. Eggs and cottage cheese unite for a creamy texture and herbs and bacon add flavor. Top with sliced green onions for a quick breakfast for a crowd.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 296kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 8 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled, optional)
- 4 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 8 oz shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9X13 baking dish with coconut or olive oil.
- In a blender or food processor, puree the cottage cheese until smooth.
- Add the eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder and pulse until combined.
- Add the bacon and green onions if using and stir by hand to combine.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a fork inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Top with cheese and return to oven until just melted.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Also, try making it in muffin cups for a single-serve breakfast. Just reduce the cooking time to about 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 542IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 1mg