Description
These baked cottage cheese eggs create a fluffy, protein-rich breakfast that tastes creamy and comforting. Simple ingredients and quick prep make this dish ideal for any morning.
Ingredients
6 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
1/4 cup chopped spinach or kale
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish or ramekins with olive oil.
2. Whisk eggs and cottage cheese until smooth.
3. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in spinach and cheese if desired.
4. Pour the mixture into the dish. Bake 25–30 minutes until set and golden.
5. Cool slightly before serving. Garnish with herbs.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for extra creaminess.
Add vegetables like mushrooms or peppers for more flavor.
Bake in muffin tins for portable portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 215mg