Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
Yield: 2–3 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Bake time: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or onion powder)
- ¼ teaspoon paprika or chili flakes (optional)
Optional add-ins (choose 1–2):
- ¼ cup chopped spinach or kale
- ¼ cup diced bell pepper or onion
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or feta)
- 1 tablespoon chopped herbs (parsley, chives, dill)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish or 2–3 ramekins.
- Blend cottage cheese until smooth (optional but makes it fluffy and custardy).
- Whisk cottage cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, and spices until fully combined.
- Stir in add-ins if using.
- Pour into dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until set in the center and lightly golden.
- Rest 5 minutes before slicing — it firms up as it cools.
How to Serve
- With avocado or tomato slices
- On whole-grain toast
- With sautéed veggies on the side
Meal-Prep Tips
- Keeps 4 days in the fridge
- Reheat 30–45 seconds in the microwave
- Can be eaten cold like a protein slice
Nutrition (approx. per serving)
- Protein: 20–25 g
- Calories: ~180–220 (depending on add-ins)
If you want, I can:
- Make it extra fluffy
- Do a 1-pan veggie version
- Give a high-protein / low-calorie tweak
- Convert it to air fryer or muffin cups
