Cottage Cheese and Egg Bake: A Healthy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and nutritious breakfast option that combines cottage cheese, eggs, and turkey bacon for a healthy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup diced turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is lightly golden.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like parsley or basil.
- You can substitute the turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg