Description
Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are a high-protein breakfast made with eggs, cottage cheese, herbs, and vegetables, baked until fluffy and creamy for a satisfying and nutritious start to the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or shredded cheddar
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese for topping
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs
- 1/2 cup diced vegetables
- 1/4 cup cooked protein
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Grease ramekins or a baking dish.
- Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, and milk until smooth.
- Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Fold in herbs, vegetables, and protein.
- Divide mixture into baking dish.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until set.
- Cool for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Remove eggs while the center is slightly jiggly to prevent overcooking. Allow resting time for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 285mg
Keywords: baked cottage cheese eggs, high protein breakfast, baked eggs