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Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

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If you’re seeking a delightful and nourishing breakfast option, the Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake is your answer. Bursting with flavors from fresh vegetables and savory chicken sausage, this dish is not only high in protein but also versatile enough to suit any palate. Perfect for brunch gatherings or busy weekday mornings, you can prepare it ahead of time and enjoy hearty slices throughout the week. Whether you’re serving a crowd or simply indulging yourself, this fluffy egg bake will quickly become a family favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 3/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 12 ounces chicken sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 12 large eggs
  • 16 ounces cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté red and green bell peppers and onion for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and spinach; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
  4. Cool the veggie mixture before adding cooked chicken sausage.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, flour, salt, and pepper until combined.
  6. Fold in the veggie-sausage mixture and one cup of cheddar cheese.
  7. Pour into a baking dish; sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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