Description
Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are a creamy, protein-packed dish perfect for breakfast or brunch. This simple recipe brings together rich flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter or oil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Stir in the grated cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in the fresh herbs.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 231
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: - Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor. - Experiment with different cheeses such as feta or mozzarella for varied tastes. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the microwave.