Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs (Printable)

Creamy cottage cheese meets perfectly baked eggs in this protein-packed dish ready in 30 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy & Eggs

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese
02 - 4 large eggs

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

03 - 1/4 cup chopped spinach, fresh or thawed
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped scallions or chives
05 - 1 small tomato, diced (optional)

→ Seasonings

06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)

→ Toppings

09 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and grease 4 ramekins or a small baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Divide cottage cheese evenly among the prepared ramekins, spreading it across the bottom.
03 - Distribute chopped spinach, scallions, and diced tomato (if using) over the cottage cheese layer.
04 - Carefully crack one egg into each ramekin, keeping the yolk intact.
05 - Sprinkle each ramekin with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add shredded cheese on top if desired.
06 - Place ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 18-22 minutes, until egg whites are fully set and yolks reach desired doneness.
07 - Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The protein keeps you satisfied for hours without that heavy breakfast feeling
  • You can prep everything the night before and just pop it in the oven
02 -
  • Every oven is different, so start checking at 18 minutes to avoid overcooking the yolks
  • The cottage cheese releases water as it bakes, so do not be alarmed by some liquid in the dish
03 -
  • Fresh herbs like parsley or dill added after baking brighten the whole dish
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes brings gentle heat that complements the creaminess

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