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An egg baked with cottage cheese and turkey bacon in a dish over a tortilla.
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Tortilla Egg Bake

This easy Tortilla Egg Bake is the perfect one-pan breakfast packed with protein, cottage cheese, turkey bacon, and gooey melted mozzarella.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Salt
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 large tortilla
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 large eggs or 3 medium
  • 1/3 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped & cooked turkey bacon
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Optional:

  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Drizzle a round baking dish with 2 teaspoons olive oil and use your fingers to spread it throughout the bottom.
  • Lay in your 1 large tortilla and press to fit the base, but also curl up at the edges.
  • Crack the 2 large eggs and add 1/3 cup cottage cheese, half of the 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, half of the 1/3 cup chopped & cooked turkey bacon, Kosher salt and ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
    Eggs, bacon, spices, and cheese in a white baking dish before baking.
  • Using a fork, stir well to combine.
    Scrambling eggs and ingredients in a white dish with a fork.
  • Sprinkle it with the remaining bacon.
    Uncooked egg bake in a white casserole dish before baking.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the eggs are set in the center.
  • Garnish with 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
    An egg baked with cottage cheese and turkey bacon in a dish over a tortilla.

Notes

 
  • Use a smaller tortilla if yours won’t stay curled up in the dish.
  • Let it cool a bit before slicing—this helps it firm up and makes it easier to serve.
  • Add parchment paper under the tortilla if your baking dish is prone to sticking.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1mg