High-Protein Sheet Pan Eggs (Printable)

Fluffy oven-baked eggs with cottage cheese, tomatoes, spinach, and colorful vegetables. Ready in 40 minutes.

# What You’ll 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

# Directions:

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 evenly distributed.
04 - Add tomatoes, spinach, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion to the egg mixture. Fold gently to combine without deflating.
05 - Pour the egg mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently tap the pan on the counter to settle and level the mixture.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the 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, garnish with fresh chives or parsley, and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One pan, minimal cleanup, maximum protein—it feels like cheating because breakfast practically makes itself while you shower.
  • Meal prep actually becomes effortless instead of another Sunday chore you dread.
  • The cottage cheese keeps everything unbelievably creamy without needing heavy cream or butter.
02 -
  • Don't overbake it thinking you want the center completely firm—that's when it dries out and tastes like rubbery hospital food, and nobody's meal prep should taste like that.
  • The cottage cheese might look weird at first while whisking, but keep going; it breaks down completely and becomes invisible in the final texture.
03 -
  • Room temperature eggs whisk faster and incorporate more air, which sounds minor until you taste how much lighter and fluffier everything becomes.
  • Don't skip the five-minute rest after baking—it sounds like nothing, but it's the difference between slices that hold together and ones that fall apart when you try to plate them.
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