Description
Start your day right with these Cottage Cheese Baked Eggs! This nutritious and protein-packed breakfast option is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches. With creamy cottage cheese and savory cheddar, this dish is not only delicious but also highly customizable. Add your favorite vegetables or spices to create a breakfast that suits your taste perfectly. Quick to prepare and easy to clean up, these baked eggs are a great addition to your meal prep routine. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or reheated for a satisfying start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Grease a silicone mold or metal muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk until fully blended. Stir in cottage cheese, sea salt, and cracked black pepper until well combined.
- Pour approximately ¼ cup of the egg mixture into each muffin cup, then top each with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes until set and lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly before garnishing with fresh chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked egg cup (85g)
- Calories: 113
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 294mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg