Description
Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are a nutritious, high-protein breakfast dish combining fluffy eggs with creamy cottage cheese and your choice of vegetables. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s perfect for a low-carb, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
4 fresh eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup chopped vegetables (bell peppers, onions, spinach)
Grated cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined.
- Add the chopped vegetables and stir gently to mix them evenly.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle grated cheese over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the eggs are set and the cheese is golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, or tomatoes.
- Add herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor.
- Include cooked bacon or sausage for a heartier dish.
- Can be made ahead and baked fresh in the morning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze individual portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
