Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs Amazing Protein-Packed Breakfast
Start your day on the right note with our Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs, an amazing protein-packed breakfast that is both delicious and easy to prepare. This dish combines creamy cottage cheese and fluffy eggs to create a satisfying meal perfect for busy mornings or leisurely family brunches. With endless customization options, you can add your favorite vegetables or spices for extra flavor. Whether you’re feeding picky eaters or hosting a weekend gathering, this high-protein breakfast casserole will surely impress everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (4% fat recommended)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: Diced bell peppers
- Optional: Spinach
- Optional: Sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish or an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and fold in the blended cottage cheese, Parmesan, chives, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add optional ingredients if desired.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 15-17 minutes until puffed up and golden brown.
- Let it rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 220mg