Description
Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs for a Hearty Breakfast are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. This savory dish combines creamy cottage cheese with fluffy eggs, creating a satisfying meal that is both easy to prepare and customizable. Perfect for brunch gatherings or solo mornings, this hearty recipe will provide lasting energy and delight in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined. Add fresh herbs if desired.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before slicing, then serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the baked dish (approximately 175g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 260mg