Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs – A High-Protein Breakfast Delight

Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are a creamy, cheesy, and protein-packed breakfast that’s easy to make and perfect for busy mornings.

This simple recipe combines fluffy eggs and creamy cottage cheese baked to perfection, resulting in a satisfying dish that’s both healthy and delicious.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• 8×8-inch baking dish or individual ramekins
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatula

Ingredients

4 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese (preferably full-fat)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp butter (for greasing)

Directions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or individual ramekins with butter.
2. Whisk the Eggs:
   In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth and well combined.
3. Mix the Ingredients:
   Stir in the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
4. Pour into Dish:
   Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish or divide it evenly among the ramekins.
5. Bake:
   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is slightly golden. If using ramekins, check for doneness around 20 minutes.
6. Serve:
   Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra green onions if desired.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Nutrition (Per Serving, based on 4 servings)

Calories: 180
Protein: 14g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fat: 12g
Sugar: 2g

Expert Tips

Cottage Cheese Texture: For a smoother consistency, blend the cottage cheese in a food processor before mixing with the eggs.

Customize the Add-Ins: Add diced veggies like bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.

Use Ramekins: Baking in individual ramekins makes for an elegant presentation and allows for easy portioning.

FAQs

Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the mixture the night before and bake it fresh in the morning.

What type of cottage cheese works best?
Full-fat or 2% cottage cheese yields the creamiest results, but you can use low-fat if preferred.

Can I freeze baked eggs?
Yes, let the eggs cool completely, then freeze in individual portions. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

Storing & Reheating

Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Reheating: Warm in the microwave or oven until heated through.

Substitutions & Variations

Low-Fat Option: Use low-fat cheese and cottage cheese for a lighter dish.

Herb Additions: Add fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or chives for extra flavor.

Spicy Kick: Mix in diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce for a spicy twist.

Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs

Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are a creamy, cheesy, and protein-packed breakfast that’s easy to make and perfect for busy mornings.

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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup cottage cheese preferably full-fat
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter for greasing

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• - 8x8-inch baking dish or individual ramekins
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatula

Method

 

1. **Preheat the Oven:**
2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or individual ramekins with butter.
3. **Whisk the Eggs:**
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth and well combined.
5. **Mix the Ingredients:**
6. Stir in the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
7. **Pour into Dish:**
8. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish or divide it evenly among the ramekins.
9. **Bake:**
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is slightly golden. If using ramekins, check for doneness around 20 minutes.
11. **Serve:**
12. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra green onions if desired.