High-Protein Sheet Pan Eggs (Printable)

Protein-packed oven eggs with cottage cheese and fresh vegetables—ideal for easy meal prep and wholesome mornings.

# What You Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 10 large eggs
02 - 1.5 cups low-fat cottage cheese
03 - 0.25 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
07 - 0.5 cup zucchini, diced
08 - 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped

→ Seasonings

09 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
10 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
12 - Pinch of chili flakes, optional

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 13x9 inch rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, and milk until smooth and slightly frothy.
03 - Stir in salt, pepper, and dried herbs until well incorporated.
04 - Add tomatoes, spinach, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Mix gently to combine without breaking up vegetables.
05 - Pour the egg mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently tap the pan on the counter to settle and distribute the mixture.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until eggs are just set in the center and lightly golden around the edges.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice into squares and garnish with fresh chives or parsley.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese makes these impossibly creamy and protein-packed without any heavy feeling afterward.
  • You roast everything in one pan, which means minimal dishes and maximum time to actually enjoy your coffee.
  • Leftovers stay fresh for days, so you can grab a square whenever hunger strikes without thinking twice.
02 -
  • Don't overbake this dish thinking it'll firm up more after it cools—it sets as it cools, and pulling it out when it still jiggles slightly in the very center is actually perfect.
  • Chopping your vegetables uniformly small makes a real difference because uneven pieces either don't cook through or start falling apart while waiting for others to finish.
03 -
  • If you love cheese, sprinkle a handful of sharp cheddar or feta over the top right before baking—it'll distribute as things cook and create little pockets of melted richness.
  • The key to not overcooking is remembering that eggs continue to set slightly as they cool, so pulling the pan out when the very center still has the tiniest jiggle means perfectly creamy results instead of rubbery sadness.
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