Description
A versatile and flavorful Egg Tortilla Bake that combines eggs and cottage cheese baked over a tortilla crust with a variety of fresh vegetable and cheese toppings. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or brunch, this recipe offers three customizable flavor options including Mediterranean and classic veggie-cheese combinations.
Ingredients
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Basic Ingredients
- Cooking spray or a little oil for greasing the baking dish
- 1 tortilla (8-10 inches in diameter)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Flavor Option One
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced green peppers
- Chopped spinach or arugula
- 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese (or choice of cheese)
Flavor Option Two
- Diced tomatoes
- Kalamata olives
- Red onions
- Spinach
- Feta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
Flavor Option Three
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). While the oven is heating, gather all ingredients and prepare your choice of toppings.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a round baking dish or pie dish that fits the tortilla, using cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
- Create Tortilla Crust: Place the tortilla at the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spreading it out to form the crust base of the bake.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth. Season this mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Pour Mixture Over Tortilla: Evenly pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture over the tortilla in the baking dish, ensuring the surface is level.
- Add Toppings: Choose your preferred flavor option and evenly sprinkle the diced vegetables and greens over the egg layer. If using flavor option three, sauté shallots and spinach in a skillet first until the spinach wilts, then add to the bake.
- Top With Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese, feta, or your choice of cheese over the toppings to add a cheesy, golden finish after baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese topping is golden brown. Monitor timing to avoid overcooking.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Slice into wedges or squares and serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings to your preference by adding vegetables like mushrooms or cooked bacon for extra flavor.
- Sautéing the shallots and spinach for flavor option three enhances their taste and texture in the bake.
- Keep an eye on the bake in the oven during the last few minutes to prevent the cheese from burning.
- This bake can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick, protein-packed meal later.
- Use a baking dish that closely matches the tortilla size to maintain the best crust-to-filling ratio.
