Ah, Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs 🍳🧀—a creamy, protein-packed breakfast or brunch dish where eggs are baked with cottage cheese for extra creaminess and flavor. Think of it as a light, custardy baked egg dish. Here’s a full recipe:
🍳 Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
Serves 2–4
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional add-ins: chopped spinach, diced tomatoes, cooked bacon, mushrooms, or herbs like chives or parsley
- Butter or cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a small baking dish or ramekins with butter or cooking spray.
2. Prepare Egg Mixture
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and milk (or cream).
- Stir in cottage cheese and half of the shredded cheese.
- Add salt, pepper, and any optional add-ins.
3. Bake
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until eggs are set but still slightly creamy in the center.
4. Serve
- Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve with toast, fresh fruit, or a light salad.
🔥 Tips for Perfect Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
- Creamy texture: Use full-fat cottage cheese and milk/cream for extra richness.
- Avoid overbaking: Eggs will continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven.
- Customization: Add veggies, ham, or herbs to make it a full meal.
- Individual portions: Use ramekins for single servings—great for brunch or meal prep.
Variations
- Spinach & Tomato: Add sautéed spinach and cherry tomatoes for a veggie boost.
- Bacon & Cheddar: Fold in cooked bacon bits and cheddar cheese for a savory breakfast treat.
- Herb & Garlic: Add minced garlic and fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
- Low-carb: Serve without toast or bread for a keto-friendly option.
If you want, I can give you a restaurant-style, ultra-creamy baked cottage cheese eggs recipe with a golden cheesy top, fluffy texture, and optional mix-ins like spinach or bacon that tastes like a brunch café special 🍳🧀✨.
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