Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
A healthy, versatile breakfast filled with protein and comfort, perfect for any morning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare your baking dishes or ramekins by lightly greasing them.
- Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl and add a splash of milk or cream. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the whisked eggs with cottage cheese and any additional ingredients.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dishes, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes if using ramekins or 20-25 minutes for a larger dish, until edges are set.
- Rest for 2-3 minutes before serving and garnish as desired.
Notes
Experiment with different vegetables and cheeses for a new favorite every time. Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg