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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with cooking spray or a little oil.
- Place the tortilla in the greased baking dish, ensuring it covers the bottom evenly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the tortilla.
- Now, choose one of the flavor options:
- For Flavor Option One: Top with diced tomatoes, green peppers, spinach or arugula, and mozzarella cheese.
- For Flavor Option Two: Add diced tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, spinach, and feta cheese along with mozzarella cheese.
- For Flavor Option Three: Layer the shallots, spinach, crumbled feta, mozzarella, salt, and black pepper on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and golden.
- Allow the bake to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free tortilla.
Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight.
Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
Add extra heat with diced jalapeños, red pepper flakes, or hot sauce.
Can be made vegan with plant-based cheese and egg substitutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
