High-Protein Sheet Pan Eggs Cottage Cheese Veggies (Printable)

Fluffy oven-baked eggs with cottage cheese and fresh vegetables for protein-packed meal prep breakfasts.

# Ingredient List:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 10 large eggs
02 - 1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
03 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/2 cup zucchini, diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
12 - Pinch of chili flakes, optional

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One baking sheet means zero juggling multiple burners while half-asleep on a Tuesday morning.
  • Cottage cheese melts invisibly into the eggs, making everything creamy without feeling heavy or rich.
  • You can prep this the night before, pour it in the pan, and bake while you're still in your pajamas.
  • Each slice delivers nearly 15 grams of protein, so you'll actually feel full until lunch.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd your vegetables or the moisture they release will make the eggs watery and sad; dicing everything small means faster cooking and better distribution.
  • If your cottage cheese is very lumpy, whisking it thoroughly with the eggs before adding anything else prevents weird pockets of curdled texture.
  • Baking time varies based on your oven and how deep you spread the mixture, so the doneness test is more reliable than the clock—the very center should barely jiggle.
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients whisk together faster and more evenly, so pull your eggs and cottage cheese out 10 minutes before you start if you're not in a rush.
  • If you overbake slightly and the edges firm up too much, slice it right out of the pan while it's still warm—it cuts cleaner than when completely cooled and set.
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