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Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs

Delicious Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs for a Protein-Packed Meal

Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are a protein-packed delight, perfect for quick, customizable meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese or lactose-free cottage cheese
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast
Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives or green onions
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or smoked paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers drain excess moisture if using
  • 1 cup Spinach fresh or well-thawed frozen
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes ensure well-drained

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch pie dish or an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  3. Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor for 30 seconds until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and fold in the blended cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, chives, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  7. Allow to rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, blend cottage cheese until smooth, watch baking time to avoid overbaking, and drain any excess moisture from add-ins.

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