Description
Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs bring weekend breakfast comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your table. Creamy cottage cheese and fluffy eggs blend perfectly for a simple, protein-packed morning meal that feels like a warm culinary hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Liquid:
- ¼ cup milk
- Butter or oil for greasing the baking dish
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a small baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter or oil, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the eggs become frothy and fully combined, about 30-45 seconds.
- Gently fold 1 cup cottage cheese into the whisked eggs, maintaining a slightly lumpy texture. Stir until just integrated.
- Add ¼ cup milk, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder to the egg mixture. Blend smoothly.
- Optional: Incorporate ¼ cup chopped green onions into the mixture, distributing evenly.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the center sets firmly.
- Check doneness by inserting a knife into the center – it should emerge clean without wet egg residue.
- Remove from oven and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before cutting. This helps the eggs stabilize and makes serving easier.
- Slice and serve warm, pairing with toast, avocado, or a light salad if desired.
Notes
- Check cottage cheese temperature to ensure even baking and prevent curdling when eggs are added.
- Grease the baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Experiment with different herbs like dill, chives, or parsley to customize the flavor profile for your taste.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cottage cheese and egg whites instead of whole eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 283 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 454 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 310 mg