Easy Cottage Cheese Frittata (High Protein!)
If you’ve been craving a hearty, high-protein breakfast that’s comforting and flavorful, this cottage cheese frittata is your answer. With sausage, fluffy eggs, and rich cottage cheese, it’s an easy one-pan meal that shines for weekend brunch or as a make-ahead breakfast during the week.
Servings: 8 servings (1 slice per serving)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
- 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ cup chopped sweet onion
- 1/4 cup green onions
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes cut into fourths
- ½ cup cottage cheese full-fat or low-fat
- 1/2 cup feta cheese low-fat or cheese of choice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish: cherry tomatoes cut in half more feta cheese, green onions, and chopped chives.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-inch oven-safe skillet or cast iron with oil or cooking spray.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the avocado or olive oil. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Add the minced garlic and cook another 1–2 minutes. Add the chopped onions and cook for 2–3 minutes, until softened and translucent. Drain excess grease. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cottage cheese and feta. Stir the cooked sausage, green onions, and tomatoes into the egg mixture until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into your prepared 12-inch dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is slightly golden.
- Let the frittata cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Top with feta, green onions, chives and cherry tomato halves.
Notes
- Fridge: Store slices in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Wrap individual portions tightly or place them in a freezer safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Meal prep friendly: Portion ahead and pack with fruit or salad for a healthy brunch or balanced lunches.
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 447IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg