High-Protein Asparagus & Cheese Bake

🥦 Keto High-Protein Asparagus & Cheese Bake

Low-Carb • Gluten-Free • Meal-Prep Friendly

🥣 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 lb (450 g) asparagus, trimmed & cut into thirds

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat, blended smooth)

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

• ½ cup shredded cheddar or parmesan

• ¼ cup heavy cream

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Optional: pinch of garlic powder or chili flakes

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Grease an 8×8 baking dish.

2. Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
   Lightly sauté 3–4 minutes (keeps it tender, not watery).

3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, blended cottage cheese, cream, and seasoning.

4. Fold in half the cheeses.

5. Spread asparagus in dish, pour egg mixture over.

6. Top with remaining cheese.

7. Bake 30–35 minutes, until set and golden.

8. Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.

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✨ Protein Boost Options

• Add chopped grilled chicken or ham

• Swap mozzarella for Gruyère

• Mix in extra egg whites (2–3)

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🧠 Tips

• Blending cottage cheese = creamy texture, no lumps

• Don’t overbake—center should be just set

• Reheats beautifully (oven or air fryer)

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🥑 Macros (Approx. per serving)

• Protein: ~22–25 g

• Net carbs: ~3–4 g

• Fat: Moderate

If you want, I can turn this into:

• 🍳 Breakfast egg bake

• 🧀 Crustless quiche

• 🥓 Bacon & asparagus version

• 🧈 Higher-fat keto ratio