Description
A hearty, protein-packed breakfast casserole made with cottage cheese, eggs, and juicy blueberries. This easy, wholesome dish is perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or family brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 large eggs
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, toss lightly in flour)
- ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Optional toppings: oats, shredded cheese, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and optional honey/maple syrup until smooth.
- Stir in cottage cheese gently.
- Pour mixture into prepared dish.
- Evenly sprinkle blueberries on top.
- Add optional toppings such as oats, nuts, or cheese.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden-brown at the edges and center is set.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the egg mixture to keep texture light.
- Add lemon zest, nutmeg, or granola topping for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in fridge up to 4 days or freeze.
- Reheat slices in oven at 350°F for 10–15 minutes, covered with foil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~180
- Sugar: ~5 g
- Sodium: ~280 mg
- Fat: ~9 g
- Saturated Fat: ~3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~9 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~16 g
- Cholesterol: ~180 mg