Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
A simple and forgiving breakfast dish made with eggs, cottage cheese, and optional vegetables and cheese, perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese Any fat level works.
- 4 large eggs
- Salt to taste Salt
- Pepper to taste Pepper
Optional ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (e.g., spinach, bell peppers, onions) Use whatever vegetables you have.
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar, mozzarella) Any mild melting cheese works.
- Fresh herbs Fresh herbs (e.g., chives, parsley) Optional garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and eggs.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in any chopped vegetables and shredded cheese if using.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
Baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy your nutritious breakfast.
Notes
Texture can be adjusted based on baking time. Let it rest for at least 5 minutes once it comes out of the oven to finish setting.