Delicious Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs (Weight Watchers Friendly)
Start your morning with these creamy, protein-packed baked cottage cheese eggs! They’re fluffy, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying while staying light enough for a healthy breakfast. Perfect for meal prep, busy mornings, or anyone following a Weight Watchers lifestyle.
🧾 Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped spinach (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish or pie pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined.
- Stir in cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, spinach, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
⏱️ Prep Time
10 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time
25–30 minutes
⏱️ Total Time
40 minutes
🍽️ Servings
6 slices
💚 Weight Watchers Points
Approximately 2–4 points per serving (depends on your specific cheese and cottage cheese brands).
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave.
Q: Can I use full-fat cottage cheese?
A: Absolutely, but it may increase the Weight Watchers points.
Q: Can I add meat?
A: Yes! Turkey bacon, diced ham, or cooked chicken sausage work great.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes, wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months.
Q: What vegetables can I add?
A: Mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, or broccoli are delicious additions.
💡 Tips
✔ Use reduced-fat cheese to keep points lower.
✔ Don’t overbake—eggs can become rubbery.
✔ Add hot sauce or salsa for extra flavor without many extra calories.