Description
Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are a creamy, protein-packed delight that transforms breakfast or brunch into a gourmet experience. Simple to prepare, they’re sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (chives or parsley, chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease an oven-safe baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, beaten eggs, salt, pepper, fresh herbs, and cheddar cheese. Mix until well blended.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let cool for five minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, mix in vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. - Experiment with different cheeses such as feta or mozzarella for varied flavors.