🥚 Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
⏱ Time:
30 minutes
🍽 Servings:
4
🛒 Ingredients
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6 large eggs
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1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
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½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
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¼ cup milk (optional, for extra fluffiness)
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
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2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
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Butter or cooking spray for greasing
Optional Add-ins:
Spinach, diced bell peppers, mushrooms, cooked bacon, or turkey sausage.
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease an 8×8 baking dish (or similar size).
2️⃣ Mix eggs
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cottage cheese, milk (if using), salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3️⃣ Add cheese & extras
Stir in shredded cheese and any add-ins.
4️⃣ Bake
Pour mixture into the baking dish.
Bake 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
5️⃣ Rest & serve
Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
💡 Tips
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For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese before mixing.
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For a keto version, skip the milk.
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Great for meal prep — refrigerate up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave.