High-Protein Veggie Bake with Cottage Cheese
Make this high-protein veggie bake with cottage cheese in 45 minutes! A delicious, healthy dinner with broccoli, peppers, and melted cheddar cheese.
Equipment
- oven
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- mixing bowl
- rubber spatula
- pastry brush or paper towel
- wire rack
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Dairy & Eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings & Oil
- 1 tablespoon extra-light olive oil for greasing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the extra-light olive oil using a pastry brush or paper towel.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli florets, diced red bell pepper, full-fat cottage cheese, beaten eggs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir with a rubber spatula until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture looks creamy with visible vegetable pieces.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and use the spatula to spread it into an even layer, ensuring it reaches all corners.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top, covering the surface completely for a golden, melted finish.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The bake is done when the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, and the center feels firm to the touch.
- Remove the bake from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes to set slightly before slicing into squares for serving.
Notes
Let the bake rest for 5 minutes after baking to set for easier slicing.