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Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs: Your Go-To Protein Breakfast!

Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs: Your Go-To Protein Breakfast Delight

Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are a creamy, protein-packed breakfast that can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: High-Protein
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Lactose-free if necessary
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for dairy-free
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Chives Or green onions
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic optional
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika for extra flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Well-drained
  • 1 cup Spinach Fresh or properly thawed frozen
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Well-drained

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • food processor
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch pie dish with your favorite oil.
  3. Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth.
  4. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then fold in the blended cottage cheese, Parmesan, chives, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Bake for 15-17 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  7. Let rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, serve right after baking and feel free to customize with additional herbs and spices.

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