Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
Baked cottage cheese eggs feel like home on a Sunday morning—rich, custard-like, and packed with creamy pockets of cottage cheese for wholesome comfort. This dish is savory, protein-rich, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives or scallions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish with olive oil or melted butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, crack in the eggs and whisk until frothy.
- Stir in the cottage cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Whisk until combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top.
- Sprinkle the surface with Parmesan cheese and optional chopped chives or scallions.
- Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 17gFat: 12gSodium: 520mgSugar: 1g
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