Description
Cottage Cheese Eggs bring warmth and nostalgia to your morning table, offering a protein-packed start that feels like a culinary hug from grandma’s kitchen. Creamy cottage cheese melts into fluffy eggs, creating a simple yet satisfying breakfast that delivers comfort with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheese
Vegetables:
- ¼ cup chopped green onions or chives
Seasonings and Optional Add-Ins:
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced bell peppers
- Optional: spinach
- Optional: tomatoes
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a precise 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat an 8-inch ceramic baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Crack 4 large eggs into a medium mixing bowl and whisk them until the yolks and whites are completely blended and smooth.
- Add 1 full cup of cottage cheese to the eggs and stir until the mixture looks uniformly creamy and well-incorporated.
- Sprinkle ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture, ensuring an even distribution throughout the base.
- Finely chop ¼ cup of green onions and gently fold them into the mixture, along with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Optional: Dice ¼ cup of bell peppers or handful of spinach and incorporate them into the mixture for extra nutrition and color.
- Transfer the entire mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a rubber spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and firm center.
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing the eggs to set completely before serving.
Notes
- Choose full-fat cottage cheese for the richest, creamiest texture and best flavor in your breakfast dish.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, feta, or goat cheese to customize the flavor profile.
- For a protein-packed version, add diced ham, cooked bacon, or chorizo to the egg mixture before baking.
- Make this dish gluten-free and keto-friendly by skipping bread sides and serving with fresh herbs or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg