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Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs

A simple and creamy baked cottage cheese eggs recipe that provides a high-protein breakfast in around 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large eggs
  • 12 tablespoons small-curd cottage cheese (or 8 tablespoons large-curd)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional add-ins: chopped spinach, green onions, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, cooked bacon bits, garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon shredded cheese (cheddar, parmesan, or mozzarella) for topping (optional)
  • Oil or cooking spray for greasing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease ramekins or muffin tin with oil or cooking spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine eggs and cottage cheese. Stir until just mixed.
  4. Add salt, pepper, and any optional add-ins.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared ramekins or muffin tin.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes for ramekins or 14 minutes for muffin tins, until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
  7. If using cheese, sprinkle it on top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a creamier texture, use small-curd cottage cheese, and feel free to experiment with various toppings and add-ins.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 370mg

Keywords: baked eggs, cottage cheese, breakfast, meal prep, high protein