High-Protein Sheet Pan Eggs (Printer-friendly)

Protein-packed oven-baked eggs with cottage cheese and fresh veggies, ready in 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 10 large eggs
02 - 1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
03 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/2 cup zucchini, diced
08 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

→ Seasonings

09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
12 - Pinch of chili flakes, optional

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

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. Mix gently to combine without breaking down vegetables.
05 - Pour the egg mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently tap the pan on the counter to settle the mixture and release air bubbles.
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 and garnish with fresh chives or parsley.
08 - Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get 15 grams of protein per slice without any fussy cooking or hovering over the stove.
  • Make it once on Sunday and your mornings are genuinely simplified for the whole week ahead.
  • The cottage cheese keeps everything moist and fluffy in a way regular eggs just can't achieve alone.
02 -
  • Overcooked sheet pan eggs turn watery and sad—pull them out when the center still jiggles just slightly, because carryover heat finishes the job perfectly.
  • Mixing the veggies in gently rather than aggressively stirring keeps your batter light and airy instead of heavy and dense.
03 -
  • Room temperature eggs whisk smoother and create a fluffier final texture than eggs straight from the cold fridge.
  • If your center looks barely set with a slight jiggle when you shake the pan gently, you've hit the perfect spot—it firms up as it cools and stays moist instead of becoming rubbery.
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