Description
Enjoy the delightful Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs, a mouthwatering dish that’s simple to prepare. Combining eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and sharp cheddar, this recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy breakfast option. It’s not just flavorful, but customizable to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (16-ounce) tub small-curd cottage cheese
- 1 ½ cups (6 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and position an oven rack in the center.
- Grease a 9- by 13-inch baking dish lightly or use cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and pepper until beaten. Stir in the cottage cheese and 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until well-combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and evenly sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and continue baking for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until the eggs are puffed, golden brown, and the center is set. Allow the dish to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a kick of flavor, add diced vegetables or cooked meats to the egg mixture before baking.
This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for a quick meal option throughout the week.
Experiment with different cheese varieties for a unique taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 420mg