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Easy Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs

A creamy, protein-packed baked egg dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep or brunch.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, small curd Use small curd for smoother texture.
  • 1/4 cup milk or half-and-half For extra silkiness.
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella Optional but delicious.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives, parsley, or dill For added flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil To grease the baking dish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter or olive oil.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, milk or half-and-half, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Fold in the cheese and herbs, if using.
Baking
  1. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggles.
  3. Let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing into squares.

Notes

This recipe can be easily customized with different vegetables or proteins. For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese. To avoid excess moisture, drain watery ingredients before mixing.