Here’s a simple, high-protein, and fluffy recipe for Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a healthy snack:
🍳 Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2–3 tbsp milk (optional, for creamier texture)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder or paprika (optional)
- Optional mix-ins: chopped spinach, diced tomatoes, cooked bacon, or herbs
🔪 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a small baking dish or ramekins.
2. Mix ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk (if using), salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings or mix-ins.
3. Pour into dish
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish or divide evenly among ramekins.
4. Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until eggs are set and lightly golden on top.
5. Serve
- Let cool slightly before slicing or serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or dill.
🍽️ Tips
- For extra fluffiness, separate eggs and beat whites until stiff, then fold in yolks and cottage cheese.
- Add cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or feta) on top for a golden crust.
- Serve with toast, avocado, or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Can be made ahead and reheated for meal prep breakfasts.
If you want, I can give a mini muffin version for single-serve baked cottage cheese eggs that are easy to grab-and-go.
Do you want me to give the mini muffin version?
