Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake
A warm and comforting Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bake that’s easy to prepare and perfect for sneaking in veggies while satisfying taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 16 ounces cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli), chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko, optional
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, combine chopped mixed vegetables and finely chopped onion.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the mixed vegetables and onion, sauté for 3–4 minutes.
- Evenly distribute the sautéed vegetables in the base of a baking dish.
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the vegetables and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, adding breadcrumbs if desired.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and top is golden brown.
- Allow the dish to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Feel free to swap mixed vegetables, add garlic powder, or skip breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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