Description
Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are a deliciously creamy and savory breakfast dish that combines cottage cheese, eggs, and shredded cheese. With the option to add vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or tomatoes, this dish is easily customizable. It’s a quick, comforting meal that’s perfect for starting the day right or enjoying as a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional add-ins: diced bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes, or any vegetables you like
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish (about 8×8 inches or similar) with cooking spray or a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, shredded cheese, and green onions (if using). Season with salt and pepper. If you’re adding any vegetables, mix them in as well.
- Pour into Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Once done, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Cut into squares and serve warm.
Notes
- You can make this dish ahead of time by prepping it the night before, covering it, and refrigerating it. Just bake it in the morning for a quick breakfast.
- To make the dish lighter, you can use low-fat cottage cheese or substitute some of the eggs with egg whites.
- If you’re using spinach, be sure to squeeze out excess water from the spinach before adding it to the mix.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 215mg