Savory Hashbrown and Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
A comforting, meal-prep-friendly breakfast casserole loaded with crisp hashbrowns, protein-packed blended cottage cheese, eggs, spinach, and sweet bell peppers. Baked to golden perfection, it offers easy slice-and-go portions for busy mornings.
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Cortney + Lila
Cortney created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
65 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Food processor · Large skillet
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch (23x33cm) baking dish…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch (23x33cm) baking dish with nonstick spray or oil.
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Add the egg and cottage cheese to…
Add the egg and cottage cheese to a high-speed blender or food processor, and process on high for 30 seconds until completely smooth and velvety.
Look for: completely smooth and velvety
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Heat a skillet over medium heat
Heat a skillet over medium heat, add a light drizzle of oil, and saute the bell pepper and spinach for 3 to 4 minutes until the spinach wilts and the pepper softens slightly.
Look for: the spinach wilts and the pepper softens slightly
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Spread the shredded hashbrowns evenly across the…
Spread the shredded hashbrowns evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
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Layer the sauteed bell pepper and spinach…
Layer the sauteed bell pepper and spinach evenly on top of the hashbrown layer.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Pour the blended egg and cottage cheese…
Pour the blended egg and cottage cheese mixture evenly over the vegetables and hashbrowns, gently tapping the pan to let the liquid settle.
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Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over…
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top surface.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the baking dish in the oven…
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set and no longer jiggles when gently shaken, and the top is golden.
Look for: the center is set and no longer jiggles when gently shaken, and the top is golden
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Remove from the oven and let cool…
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing into 6 equal portions.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Serve warm immediately
Serve warm immediately, or allow to cool completely before storing individual slices in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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