High-Protein Sheet Pan Eggs With Cottage Cheese (Printable Version)

Oven-baked eggs with cottage cheese and colorful vegetables. High-protein, gluten-free, and ideal for easy meal prep breakfasts.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 10 large eggs
02 - 1.5 cups low-fat cottage cheese
03 - 0.25 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
07 - 0.5 cup zucchini, diced
08 - 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped

→ Seasonings

09 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
10 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
12 - Pinch of chili flakes, optional

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 13x9 inch rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, and milk until smooth and slightly frothy.
03 - Stir in salt, pepper, and dried herbs until well incorporated.
04 - Add cherry tomatoes, spinach, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Mix gently to combine without breaking down vegetables.
05 - Pour the egg mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently tap the pan on the counter to settle the mixture and remove air pockets.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the eggs are just set in the center and lightly golden around the edges.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Slice into squares and garnish with fresh chives or parsley.
08 - Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Each square delivers 15 grams of protein to keep you full until lunch without feeling heavy.
  • You can customize the vegetables based on what's about to go bad in your crisper drawer.
  • It reheats beautifully in under a minute, which means actual hot breakfast on chaotic mornings.
  • The texture is somewhere between a frittata and a soufflé, light but satisfying in a way scrambled eggs never are.
02 -
  • Don't skip the whisking step, lumps of cottage cheese won't blend in once it hits the oven and you'll end up with uneven texture.
  • If your vegetables are very watery like mushrooms or frozen spinach, sauté them first to release moisture or your eggs will turn out soggy.
  • The eggs will puff up dramatically in the oven and then deflate as they cool, this is completely normal and doesn't affect the taste.
03 -
  • Use a light-colored metal baking sheet rather than dark nonstick, which can cause the bottom to brown too quickly before the center sets.
  • Add a handful of shredded cheese like cheddar or feta in the last 5 minutes of baking for a melty, golden top layer.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, double the recipe and use two pans rather than one oversized pan so they bake evenly.
  • Crack your eggs into a separate bowl first so you can fish out any shell pieces before they end up in the final mixture.
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