Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
A nutritious and flavorful breakfast dish combining creamy cottage cheese and fluffy eggs, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup diced vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as chives or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until fully blended and slightly frothy.
- Add in the cottage cheese and mix well.
- Stir in the diced vegetables and shredded cheese until evenly distributed.
- Season generously with salt and pepper and add fresh herbs if using.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25–30 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: breakfast, healthy, eggs, cottage cheese, protein, easy recipe, family-friendly