Description
Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that perfectly combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with fluffy eggs. This protein-packed dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also offers the flexibility to add your favorite herbs and vegetables for a personal touch. Ideal for brunch gatherings or cozy mornings, these baked eggs will impress anyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (chives or parsley)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded cheese and chopped herbs until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Customize with vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition. Experiment with different cheeses such as feta or gouda to elevate flavor.