Here’s a simple and protein-packed Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs recipe — creamy, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep. It’s like a cross between a quiche and a frittata, but easier!
🍳 Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat for creamier texture)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional mix-ins:
- Chopped spinach or kale
- Diced bell peppers or onions
- Cooked bacon, ham, or sausage
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or feta)
- Fresh herbs (chives, parsley, dill)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a small baking dish (8×8-inch works well) or individual ramekins.
2. Mix the base
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Add mix-ins
- Fold in any vegetables, meat, or shredded cheese you like.
4. Bake
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Bake 25–35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- If using ramekins, check at 20 minutes.
5. Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm with toast, fresh fruit, or a side salad.
⭐ Tips
- For fluffier eggs, separate egg whites and yolks, beat whites until stiff, and fold in.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for creamier texture.
- Add a pinch of garlic powder, smoked paprika, or cayenne for extra flavor.
- Great for meal prep — store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days.
If you want, I can also give you:
🧀 A cheesy veggie version
🥓 A bacon & cheddar baked cottage cheese egg casserole
🌿 A low-carb crustless quiche style
Do you want one of those variations?