Introduction
Protein packed cottage cheese can be eaten in the morning, and it is protein loaded, so you will not get hungry soon. It is also versatile, and you can sub with your favorite vegetables. The best part is that you can prep this in bulk for the week.
Yields: 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 small container of low fat cottage cheese, each around 15 ounces.
- 8 large eggs, I would suggest assure from Halal sources.
- 300ml milk (skimmed and preferably Halal)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion maybe
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes and optional 1/2 cup of chopped bell pepper.
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach is optional
- Optional garnishing 1/4 cup of fresh parsley finely chopped.
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional additions: 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped green peppers, 1/4 cup chopped ham (use only Halal certified and not from pork), 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
Equipment:
- 9×13 inch baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
Instructions
1:Preheat Oven:
- First of all, get a cookie sheet and place it in the oven which should be preheated at 350°F (175°C).
- Preheat oven to 350F, and grease an oven proof dish of 9×13 inch size.
2:Combine Ingredients:
- Briefly beat the cottage cheese, eggs, and milk in a mixing bowl until you obtain a uniform grey mixture.
- Mix in the onion, bell pepper, spinach, parsley, Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper.
- If used, incorporate the ham that has been chopped and mushrooms.
3:Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, then remove from the oven and pour the mixture into the baking dish.
- It should take about 30-35 minutes for the caking and the color to brown and for the center to set and also to test, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake, and when it is clean, it is ready.
4:Cool and Serve:
- The casserole should be allowed to cool for several minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or cold.
Tips & Variations:
- Spice it Up: For heat add a few pinches of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Veggie Boost: Get more servings of vegetables or get others such as broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- Make it Savory: Use cooked and chopped smoked sausage (Halal certified and avoiding pork based), bacon (Halal certified and avoiding pork based), or crumbled feta cheese.
- Overnight Oats: For a quick working morning breakfast, prepare all the ingredients in a jar or a container, close tightly, and leave in the refrigerator overnight. Serve cold in the morning.
- Top It Off: This is best enjoyed with slices of fresh fruit, a spoonful of yogurt, or freshly chopped nuts over it.
Conclusion
This Protein Packed Cottage Cheese Breakfast Casserole is a satisfying, versatile dish that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or prepping meals ahead of time. It’s a delicious way to fuel your day, loaded with savory sausage, nutrient rich spinach, and plenty of cheese. Serve it as is or pair it with fresh fruit for a complete breakfast.