Description
Discover a simple Cottage Cheese Egg Bake recipe packed with protein perfect for quick nutritious breakfast or brunch at home Try it today
Ingredients
Scale
8 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh chives or green onions
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup diced cooked ham or crispy bacon bits
Cooking spray or butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, crack all 8 eggs and whisk gently until the yolks and whites are just combined—don’t overbeat to keep the bake fluffy and tender.
- Stir in the cottage cheese and shredded cheddar, folding gently to combine the creamy texture without breaking it up completely.
- Add the chopped chives, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cooked meat if using. Mix everything until evenly incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out smoothly. The top should look lumpy but even.
- Bake in the center rack for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Warm, hearty, and protein-packed, this Cottage Cheese Egg Bake offers a comforting twist on breakfast with rich creaminess and fluffy baked eggs. Perfect for impressing guests or quick weekday meals with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 280 calories
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: cottage cheese, egg bake, breakfast recipe, protein breakfast, baked eggs, hearty breakfast
