Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
A protein-packed breakfast featuring creamy cottage cheese and fluffy eggs, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Protein-rich
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (4% fat)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp fresh chives (finely chopped)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly coat a 9-inch pie dish or an 8×8-inch baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
- Pulse the cottage cheese in a food processor until silky and smooth.
- Beat together the eggs, blended cottage cheese, Parmesan, chives, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.
- Cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables for extra nutrients and flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg