Irresistibly Easy Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
A delightful and easy breakfast dish featuring baked eggs combined with creamy cottage cheese and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (chopped, like parsley or chives)
- Vegetables or cooked proteins (optional)
- Cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease four ramekins or your chosen baking dish.
- Crack the eggs into a medium bowl. Add the cottage cheese, milk or cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped fresh herbs and any optional vegetables or cooked proteins.
- Scoop the mixture into the prepared ramekins or baking dish. If using cheese, sprinkle it on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and the center slightly jiggles.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg