Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
A delicious and healthy breakfast option featuring baked eggs combined with cottage cheese and customizable vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
- ½ cup to ¾ cup full-fat cottage cheese
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- Mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Fresh chives (optional)
- Chopped parsley (optional)
- Dill (optional)
- Paprika (optional)
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Onion powder (optional)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Lightly sautéed spinach (optional)
- Finely diced bell peppers (optional)
- Chopped mushrooms (optional)
- Caramelized onions (optional)
- Cooked and crumbled beef (optional)
- Finely diced cooked chicken sausage (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease your baking dishes or ramekins.
- Crack the eggs and add a splash of milk or cream. Season with salt and black pepper, then whisk until well combined.
- Fold in the cottage cheese along with any additional ingredients like shredded cheese, fresh herbs, or sautéed vegetables.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dishes, filling them about two-thirds to three-quarters full to allow for rising.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes for individual ramekins or 20-25 minutes for a larger dish, until the edges are set and lightly golden.
- Let the baked eggs rest for 2-3 minutes before serving warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or a splash of hot sauce.
Notes
Customize with different herbs and spices. Can be made dairy-free or a head of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg