Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs π³π§πΏ
A simple, high-protein breakfast or brunch dish featuring fluffy baked eggs blended with savory cottage cheese, mozzarella, and fresh herbs.
π Nutrition Snapshot (Per Serving, Estimated)
- Protein: 18g
- Sugars: 1g
π Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
π Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to **375Β°F (190Β°C)**. Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil and set it aside.
- Whisk Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and **whisk them until they are well beaten**.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the beaten eggs. Mix until all ingredients are **thoroughly combined**.
- Pour and Spread: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake the cottage cheese eggs in the preheated oven for **25-30 minutes**, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Once cooked, remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the cottage cheese eggs to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Serve warm as a hearty breakfast option or a satisfying brunch dish.
Would you like to adjust the ingredients, perhaps by adding vegetables or a different type of cheese?