Description
An easy, high-protein baked dish featuring cottage cheese and eggs, ideal for breakfast or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
- Optional: Diced bell peppers, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your chosen baking dishes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Gently fold in cottage cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and chives.
- If using, fold in diced bell peppers, chopped spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour the mixture into prepared dishes, filling them about ¾ full.
- For a custardy texture, place the filled dishes in a larger baking pan and pour hot water into the larger pan until it comes halfway up the sides of the smaller dishes.
- Bake until tops are lightly golden and center appears set: Microwave tin cups (20-25 min), ramekins (25-30 min), 8×8-inch dish (35-45 min).
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra chives or paprika before serving.
Notes
Customize toppings and add-ins to your liking. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg