High-Protein Sheet Pan Eggs Cottage Cheese (Printable)

Fluffy oven-baked eggs with cottage cheese and fresh vegetables, ideal for meal prep and quick breakfasts.

# What You 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

# Directions:

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 evenly distributed.
04 - Add tomatoes, spinach, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Gently mix to combine without breaking down vegetables.
05 - Pour egg mixture evenly onto prepared baking sheet. Gently tap the pan on the counter to settle and level the mixture.
06 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until eggs are just set in the center and lightly golden around the edges.
07 - Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Slice into squares, garnish with fresh chives or parsley, and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Cottage cheese sneaks in so much protein that you'll actually stay full until lunch, unlike those airy scrambles that leave you hungry by 10 a.m.
  • Everything cooks on one pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum time to drink your coffee in peace.
  • It reheats beautifully in the microwave, so grab a square and go on your busiest days.
02 -
  • Don't overbake this—eggs keep cooking even after they leave the oven, so pulling it out when there's still a tiny wobble in the center is the secret to keeping it moist and tender instead of rubbery.
  • Room temperature eggs whisk smoother and blend better with the cottage cheese, so pull them out of the fridge about 10 minutes before you start mixing if you remember.
03 -
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese across the top before baking if you want extra richness and flavor, or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat.
  • Use a bench scraper or long spatula when removing squares from the pan—it keeps them intact and looking intentional rather than crumbly.
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