Broccoli Cheddar Egg Bake

Name: Broccoli Cheddar Egg Bake
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 31 min
Ingredients: 4 Egg, beaten; 180 g Broccoli, small floret; 60 g Cheddar, grated; 120 g Cottage cheese; 1 tsp Olive oil; 0.17 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black pepper, ground; 2 tbsp Water

Broccoli Cheddar Egg Bake · ready in 31 min · 2 servings · 376 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients

A cozy protein rich breakfast bake where tender broccoli, savory eggs, cheddar, and cottage cheese set into a creamy golden morning dish.

Prep: 8 min
Cook: 23 min
Total: 31 min
Serves: 2
kcal: 376
Difficulty: easy

Breakfast Vegetarian Gluten-free High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 2 servings

4Egg, beaten
180 gBroccoli, small floret
60 gCheddar, grated
120 gCottage cheese
1 tspOlive oil
0.17 tspSalt
½ tspBlack pepper, ground
2 tbspWater

Equipment

oven, stovetop, 1 liter baking dish, mixing bowl, whisk, skillet, lid, grater, spatula, measuring spoon, pastry brush, oven mitt

Instructions

Mise En Place
Gather all ingredients, a 1 liter baking dish, bowl, whisk, skillet, lid, grater, spatula, measuring spoons, and oven mitts. · 5 min
What to look for: Ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.
Heat Oven
Heat the oven to 204°C / 400°F and brush the baking dish with olive oil so the egg bake releases cleanly after cooking. · 5 min
What to look for: The dish has a thin even sheen of oil.
Steam Broccoli
Add broccoli and water to the skillet, cover, and cook over medium heat until the florets turn bright green and slightly tender. · 4 min
What to look for: Broccoli is bright green with a little bite left.
Mix Egg Base
Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and black pepper in the bowl until the yolks are broken and the mixture looks lightly creamy. · 3 min
What to look for: Egg mixture is yellow with small curds of cottage cheese.
Fill Baking Dish
Spread the steamed broccoli in the oiled dish, pour over the egg mixture, and scatter grated cheddar evenly across the top. · 3 min
What to look for: Broccoli is evenly covered and cheddar is spread across the surface.
Bake Until Set
Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until the center barely jiggles, the edges puff gently, and the cheddar shows golden spots. · 18 min
What to look for: Top is lightly golden and the center is just set.
Serve Warm
Serve after resting for 5 minutes, cutting the bake into 2 portions while it is warm, creamy, and easy to lift from the dish. · 5 min
What to look for: Slices hold their shape with a soft custardy center.

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	376
Protein	29 g
Carbohydrates	9 g
of which sugars	4 g
Fat	25 g
of which saturated	10 g
Fibre	2 g
Sodium	773 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

Contains: eggs, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
Reheat covered until hot in the center, then uncover briefly if the top needs to dry slightly.

Ingredient substitutions

Cheddar

Cottage cheese: It gives more protein and moisture, but less browned cheddar flavor.

Cottage cheese

Cheddar: Use only if cottage cheese is unavailable, with a firmer and richer result.

Olive oil

Butter: Butter gives a slightly richer dairy flavor.