High Protein Baked Egg Tortilla

Start the day with a wholesome breakfast that is easy to make and fun to customize. A tortilla forms the crisp, golden crust for a protein-packed filling made with The Farmer’s Cow eggs and creamy cottage cheese. Add your favorite vegetables, breakfast meat, and cheese, then bake until lightly browned and ready to slice. It’s a simple, satisfying choice for breakfast, brunch, or a quick meal any time of day.

Yield: 2-4 servings

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 large tortilla (10” diameter)
3 The Farmer’s Cow large eggs
1/3 cup cottage cheese
Salt and pepper
Optional add-ins
- Diced tomatoes, bell pepper, and/or red onion
- Sliced Kalamata olives
- Crumbled cooked bacon, sausage, or diced ham
- Chopped spinach or arugula
- Chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley, tarragon, etc.)
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or other) or crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prep ingredients while the oven is heating.
Choose a 8” baking dish, pie dish, or oven-safe pan. Grease the bottom and sides lightly with cooking spray and place the tortilla at the bottom of the dish with the sides cupping up.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the mixture over the tortilla, ensuring it spreads evenly.
Add desired toppings and top with desired cheese
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the eggs are set. Set oven to low broil for 5 minutes until the top is lightly browned.
Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Date Posted: September 8, 2026