If you’ve been searching for a nutritious, comforting, and flavor-packed dish that works for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even meal prep, the Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake deserves a permanent place in your recipe rotation. This wholesome casserole-style bake is rich in protein thanks to cottage cheese and eggs, filled with colorful vegetables, and baked to a perfectly golden, lightly crisp top.

Creamy, cheesy, hearty, and wonderfully versatile—this dish is proof that healthy eating can still be incredibly satisfying.

Cottage cheese has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, and for good reason. It’s rich in protein, naturally creamy, and blends seamlessly into both sweet and savory dishes. When baked, it adds moisture, richness, and structure without weighing the dish down. Combined with sautéed vegetables, herbs, spices, and a bit of shredded cheese for flavor, the result is a nutrient-packed casserole that feeds a family or provides several days of balanced meals.

Whether you’re eating low-carb, high-protein, vegetarian, or simply love easy and nourishing recipes, this Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake is about to become one of your staples.

⭐ Why This Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake Works So Well

1. High Protein, Low Effort

Between cottage cheese, eggs, and optional shredded cheese topping, this dish offers 15–20 grams of protein per serving without requiring meat.

2. Totally Customizable

Use whatever vegetables you have:

• Zucchini
• Mushrooms
• Spinach
• Broccoli
• Peppers
• Onions
• Tomatoes

Anything works!

3. Perfect for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner

This bake tastes wonderful warm, room temperature, or even chilled. It reheats beautifully and pairs well with almost any side.

4. Meal Prep Friendly

It stores well for 4–5 days and freezes nicely in portioned slices.

5. Balanced and Nutritious

You get:

• Protein
• Fiber
• Vitamins
• Omega-rich eggs
• Gut-friendly dairy

All in one dish.

⭐ Ingredients for Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake

Vegetables

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Egg & Cheese Mixture

• 1 ½ cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Topping (Optional but Delicious)

• ½ cup shredded cheese
• Chopped parsley
• Red pepper flakes

⭐ Instructions (Step-by-Step)

1. Prepare the Vegetables

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.
3. Add zucchini and mushrooms; cook another 5–6 minutes.
4. Stir in garlic, spinach, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
5. Cook until spinach wilts and mixture is fragrant.
6. Remove from heat and allow veggies to cool slightly.

2. Make the Cottage Cheese Mixture

7. In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs until smooth.
8. Add cottage cheese and mix until fully combined.
9. Stir in shredded cheese, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
10. Fold sautéed vegetables into the mixture.

3. Assemble the Bake

11. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
12. Grease an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish.
13. Pour the cottage cheese mixture evenly into the dish.
14. Smooth the top with a spatula.
15. Add shredded cheese on top if desired.

4. Bake

16. Bake 35–40 minutes or until the center is set and top is lightly golden.
17. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing for clean squares.

5. Serve

18. Top with parsley, chopped green onions, or red pepper flakes.
19. Serve warm and enjoy!

Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake

A nutritious, high-protein vegetable casserole made with cottage cheese, eggs, and a medley of colorful veggies. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 6 squares

Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Healthy

Calories: 210

Ingredients

  

Vegetables

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion diced
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 zucchini chopped
• 1 cup spinach fresh or frozen, chopped
• 1 cup mushrooms sliced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning

Egg and Cheese Mixture

• 1.5 cups cottage cheese
• 4 eggs large
• 0.5 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
• 0.25 tsp paprika
• 0.25 tsp onion powder
• 0.25 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

• Skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Baking dish
• Whisk
• Spatula

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.
2. Add zucchini and mushrooms; cook until tender.
3. Stir in garlic, spinach, and seasonings; cook until spinach wilts.
4. Whisk eggs in a bowl, then mix in cottage cheese and shredded cheese.
5. Add spices and fold in cooked vegetables.
6. Pour mixture into a greased baking dish.
7. Top with cheese if desired and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes.
8. Cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra firmness, add 1 more egg. For creamier texture, use full-fat cottage cheese.

⭐ Recipe Tips for the Best Results

Drain watery vegetables

If using frozen spinach, squeeze out excess moisture to avoid a watery bake.

Don’t overbake

Cottage cheese will dry out if overcooked. Remove when center is just set.

Add more eggs for firmer texture

If you want a quiche-like result, add 1–2 extra eggs.

Use full-fat cottage cheese for creamier texture

Low-fat works, but the mouthfeel won’t be as rich.

⭐ Variations of Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake

Mexican-Style

• Add black beans, corn, cumin, and chili powder
• Use pepper jack cheese

Greek-Inspired

• Add olives, tomatoes, feta, oregano
• Bake with a sprinkle of feta on top

Low-Carb Breakfast Bake

• Add extra eggs
• Increase spinach
• Skip carrots or corn

Protein Boost

Add cooked quinoa or cooked lentils to the mixture.

⭐ Serving Suggestions

• Pair with roasted potatoes for breakfast
• Serve with a light salad for lunch
• Add grilled chicken or fish for dinner
• Enjoy alone as a protein-packed snack
• Serve with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese on the side

⭐ Fun Facts

• Cottage cheese was praised as a “health food” as early as the 1800s.
• Many European countries traditionally eat baked cottage cheese dishes for breakfast.
• Cottage cheese is one of the highest-protein dairy foods per calorie, making it ideal for fitness-focused meals.