Recipe of the Week: Healthy Swiss Chard Egg Bake with Cottage Cheese

In partnership with Davis Natural Produce - Fresh, organic vegetables grown right in the heart of Conway.

This week’s star from the farm is Swiss chard — those gorgeous leafy greens with vibrant stems in reds, yellows, and whites. Swiss chard is not only beautiful but loaded with vitamins A, C, and K, plus minerals like magnesium and potassium.

We’re celebrating it with a Healthy Swiss Chard Egg Bake, featuring creamy cottage cheese for extra protein and a luscious texture. It’s perfect for meal prep — enjoy it for breakfast, brunch, or a quick savory snack! If you don't like cottage cheese, don't worry, it will melt during the backing process into gooey goodness.

Why You’ll Love This Egg Bake

✅ Packed with protein and veggies
✅ Light yet satisfying
✅ Great for meal prep — stores beautifully in the fridge

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 bunch Davis Natural Produce Swiss chard, stems and leaves separated and chopped
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or Swiss, or Gruyère)
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or similar sized casserole dish.

2. Sauté the Veggies

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add chopped Swiss chard stems and onion. Cook 3-4 minutes until beginning to soften.
• Stir in garlic and chopped Swiss chard leaves. Cook another 2-3 minutes until leaves wilt. Remove from heat.

3. Mix the Eggs

• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

4. Combine & Bake

• Stir the sautéed Swiss chard mixture into the egg mixture until evenly combined.
• Pour into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake 25-30 minutes, until eggs are set and the top is lightly golden.
• Let cool a few minutes before slicing.

Tips & Variations

• Add protein: Toss in cooked turkey sausage, bacon, or shredded chicken.
• Make it spicy: Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
• Cheese swap: Try feta, cheddar, or goat cheese for a different flavor.
• Muffin-style: Divide mixture into muffin cups and bake 18-20 minutes for individual servings.

How to Store

• Cool completely, then refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Reheat slices in the microwave for a quick breakfast.

Serving Ideas

• Enjoy warm with a side salad.
• Serve with whole grain toast for a more filling meal.
• Pack into lunchboxes for a protein-rich snack.

Ready to whip up this nourishing bake? Swing by Davis Natural Produce this week and grab some fresh Swiss chard!

Let us know if you try it — and stay tuned for next week’s veggie spotlight!

You can pick up the most amazing fresh, organic veggies from Davis Natural Produce at International Mt. Equipment Noco seven days a week (they are open 10-6) and on Saturday at Tuckerman Brewery in Conway from 3pm-6pm July- Sept.