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Close-up slice of high protein egg bake with cottage cheese, spinach, turkey bacon, and hash browns lifted from a glass baking dish lined with parchment paper.

High-Protein Egg Bake with Cottage Cheese & Hash Browns

5 from 1 vote
This high-protein egg bake with cottage cheese and hash browns is a healthy, make-ahead breakfast that delivers over 30 grams of protein per serving. Made with egg whites, turkey bacon, cottage cheese, spinach, and crispy hash browns, it’s the perfect grab-and-go option for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings : 6 bars

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups liquid egg whites, about 10 egg whites
  • 6 slices turkey bacon
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup frozen shredded hash browns
  • 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt, or to taste
  • cooking spray or olive oil, for greasing the pan
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Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven
    Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish (or similar) with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray or olive oil.
  2. Cook the turkey bacon
    Place 6 slices of turkey bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 6–8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until browned and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate, then chop into small pieces.
  3. Mix the base
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups liquid egg whites (or 10 egg whites), ½ cup cottage cheese, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
    Mixing bowl with whisk combining egg whites, cottage cheese, and shredded cheese as the base for a high protein egg bake casserole.
  4. Add spinach, hash browns & bacon
    Stir in 1 cup chopped baby spinach, 1 cup frozen shredded hash browns, and the chopped turkey bacon until evenly combined.
    Bowl filled with chopped spinach, cooked turkey bacon, and frozen hash browns ready to be mixed into a high protein cottage cheese egg bake.
  5. Bake
    Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, pushing the mix-ins below the surface of the egg white mixture. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
    Unbaked high protein egg bake mixture with cottage cheese, spinach, hash browns, cheddar cheese, and turkey bacon in a parchment-lined baking dish.
  6. Cool & slice
    Allow the egg bake to cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing into 6 bars. Serve warm or store for meal prep.
    Freshly baked egg casserole with cottage cheese, spinach, and turkey bacon in a parchment-lined glass baking dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 17gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1243IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • Cheese swaps: Use mozzarella for a milder flavor, or try feta or pepper jack.
  • Veggie add-ins: Mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini can be mixed in with the spinach.
  • Meal prep tip: Wrap individual bars and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 45 to 60 seconds.