Egg Tortilla Bake (2 Ways) – A Quick & Delicious Breakfast Recipe
Make your mornings easy with this Egg Tortilla Bake! Perfectly customizable and ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is packed with protein and flavor. Whether you prefer a veggie-loaded version or a Mediterranean twist, this recipe has you covered.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
▢ Cooking spray or oil (for greasing)
▢ 1 large tortilla (8-10 inches)
▢ 3 large eggs
▢ ⅓ cup cottage cheese
▢ Salt & black pepper (to taste)
Flavor Option 1: Veggie Delight
▢ Diced tomatoes
▢ Diced green peppers
▢ Chopped spinach or arugula
▢ ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
Flavor Option 2: Mediterranean Style
▢ Diced tomatoes
▢ Kalamata olives
▢ Thinly sliced red onions
▢ Spinach
▢ Feta cheese
▢ Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a round baking dish (similar in size to the tortilla).
2️⃣ Place the tortilla at the bottom of the dish, pressing it down to form the crust.
3️⃣ Whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Pour over the tortilla.
4️⃣ Add toppings:
- For Veggie Delight, layer tomatoes, peppers, spinach, and mozzarella.
- For Mediterranean Style, add tomatoes, olives, red onions, spinach, feta, and mozzarella.
5️⃣ Bake for 20-25 minutes until the eggs are set and the top is golden.
6️⃣ Let cool for 2-3 minutes, then slice and serve!
Nutrition
- Calories: 340 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g