Here’s a simple, high-protein Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs recipe — creamy, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast or meal prep.
⭐ Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
Ingredients (2–3 servings)
- 4–6 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan — optional but great)
- Salt & black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, basil — optional)
- Spray oil or butter for greasing
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Set to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prep the mixture
In a bowl, whisk together:
- Eggs
- Cottage cheese
- Shredded cheese (if using)
- Salt, pepper, and any seasonings
Mix until mostly smooth. (Small cottage cheese curds are fine.)
3. Bake
- Grease a small baking dish, ramekins, or muffin tin.
- Pour the mixture in.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes (less time for muffins, 30 minutes for a deeper dish).
- It should be set in the center and slightly golden on top.
4. Serve
Great hot or cold. Pairs well with toast, avocado, or a simple salad.
Flavor Variations
Vegetable
Add chopped spinach, bell pepper, tomatoes, onions, or mushrooms.
Meaty
Add cooked bacon, ham, or breakfast sausage.
Italian Style
Add Italian seasoning + cherry tomatoes + Parmesan.
Spicy
Add jalapeños + chili flakes + pepper jack cheese.
If you’d like, I can give you a single-serving version, low-fat version, or meal-prep muffin tin version!
