Description
Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are a comforting, protein-packed delight perfect for breakfast or brunch. Easy to customize, they bring warmth and flavor to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley or chives)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional add-ins: diced bell peppers or spinach
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Fold in the cottage cheese until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped herbs and optional add-ins if desired.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and puffed up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 370mg