Description
Baked cottage cheese eggs blend creamy textures with robust Mediterranean flavors. Simple ingredients create a protein-packed breakfast perfect for weekend mornings. You’ll savor each bite of this nutritious and delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (small or large curd)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh spinach, tomatoes, or bell peppers (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease a small baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Egg Base Creation: Whisk eggs with milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and fully integrated, creating a rich, seasoned foundation.
- Dairy Incorporation: Gently fold cottage cheese and shredded cheese into the liquid mixture, ensuring even distribution for a creamy texture.
- Vegetable Enhancement: Mix in chopped vegetables to add depth, nutritional value, and subtle flavor variations throughout the dish.
- Baking Process: Pour the complete mixture into the prepared dish, spreading evenly to guarantee uniform cooking and consistent texture.
- Oven Transformation: Bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden surface and firm center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Final Touches: Remove from oven and let rest briefly, allowing ingredients to settle and flavors to meld together.
- Serving Presentation: Garnish with fresh parsley or chives, adding a vibrant visual appeal and herbaceous note before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Optimize Egg Temperature: Bring eggs and dairy to room temperature before mixing to ensure smoother blending and more consistent cooking texture.
- Prevent Watery Outcome: Drain cottage cheese thoroughly using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove excess moisture, guaranteeing a firmer, less liquid final dish.
- Customize Vegetable Selection: Choose quick-cooking vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini; pre-sauté denser vegetables to reduce excess water and enhance flavor concentration.
- Adjust Dietary Needs: Substitute dairy with plant-based alternatives like tofu or vegan cheese for lactose-free versions; use egg whites only for lower-fat preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg