🧀 Weight Watchers Cottage Cheese Bake
This looks like a simple, high-protein cottage cheese and egg bake, perfect for a Weight Watchers plan. It’s light, filling, and low in points depending on the ingredients you choose. The texture turns fluffy inside with a slightly golden, cheesy crust on top—great for breakfast, lunch, or meal prep.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese (0% or 1% for fewer points)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or oat flour)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: chopped chives, parsley, or spinach
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Set to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a small baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine cottage cheese and eggs.
- Add flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stir in optional cheese or herbs.
- Bake
- Pour mixture into baking dish.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until set and golden on top.
- Cool & Serve
- Let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm.
💡 Weight Watchers Tips
- Use fat-free cottage cheese to keep points low.
- Skip shredded cheese or use a small amount to reduce points.
- Add veggies (spinach, zucchini, mushrooms) for zero-point bulk.
❓ FAQs
Q1: How many Weight Watchers points is this?
It depends on your plan, but using fat-free cottage cheese and no added cheese can make it very low (often 1–3 points per serving).
Q2: Can I make it crustless?
Yes, this recipe is naturally crustless and low-carb friendly.
Q3: Can I make it ahead?
Yes, store in the fridge up to 4 days and reheat as needed.
Q4: Can I add meat?
Yes—lean turkey or chicken works well but may add points.
Q5: Why is my bake watery?
Cottage cheese can release moisture—drain slightly or bake a bit longer.