Description
Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are a fluffy, protein-packed delight that make for a perfect brunch or quick breakfast. These cheesy eggs are simple to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 4 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (like chives or parsley)
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar or feta) – Optional
- Butter or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.
- In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese and eggs until smooth yet slightly chunky.
- Season with salt, pepper, and herbs; mix gently.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until puffed up and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 220mg