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Cottage cheese egg bake recipe

Roasted Peppers and Spicy Chorizo Cottage Cheese Egg Bake.

Everything changes when Chorizo enters the house.
Course Breakfast, lunch
Servings 4 servings
Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups cottage cheese full fat or low fat, up to you
  • 1 cup roasted bell peppers sliced (homemade or jarred)
  • 1 spicy chorizo
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for greasing

Instructions
 

  • In a non-stick skillet, fry up diced chorizo sausage and set aside
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs until well combined.
  • Mix in cottage cheese gently.
  • Stir in roasted peppers (see instructions below how to roast them), cooked chorizo, onion, smoked paprika, and cayenne if using.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and lightly browned on top.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

How to Roast Bell Peppers (Optional Steps). You can use raw peppers.

  • While you can use jarred roasted peppers, homemade ones offer superior flavor and texture. Here’s how to roast them:
  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Wash and dry the bell peppers.
  • Place whole peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning every 5-10 minutes, until the skin is charred and blistered all over.
  • Remove from the oven and place in a heat-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 10-15 minutes.
  • Once cool enough to handle, peel off the skin, remove seeds, and slice as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 24gFat: 31g
Keyword cottage cheese egg bake