Description
Cottage Cheese Eggs make mornings delightful with a protein-packed breakfast that comes together quickly in your oven. Cracking eggs into a creamy cottage cheese base creates a simple, satisfying meal perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to precisely 350°F, preparing a perfect cooking environment for your breakfast creation.
- Blend 1 cup cottage cheese, 4 large eggs, and ½ cup shredded cheese until thoroughly combined in a mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped green onions, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper into the mixture, stirring gently to distribute evenly.
- Coat your baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ensuring complete surface coverage to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the entire cheese and egg mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it smoothly and evenly.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes, watching for a firm, golden-set texture.
- Remove from the oven and allow your dish to rest for 3-4 minutes, which helps the eggs settle and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Choosing full-fat cottage cheese creates a richer, creamier texture that enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
- Whisking eggs thoroughly before combining with cottage cheese ensures a smoother, more uniform consistency.
- Fresh green onions can be swapped with chives or dried herbs if you prefer a different herb profile.
- For a protein-packed breakfast, add diced ham, cooked bacon, or sautéed vegetables to the base mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 409 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 701 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 223 mg