Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs
A creamy, protein-rich breakfast dish combining fluffy eggs with melted cottage cheese, seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, baked until golden brown.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat recommended
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease 8x8 inch baking dish with butter
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl until well beaten
- Stir in cottage cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- Mix in half of the chopped chives
- Pour into prepared baking dish
- Bake 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in center
- Rest 5 minutes before serving
- Garnish with remaining chives
Notes
Drain cottage cheese before using to prevent excess liquid
Can be prepared night before and baked in morning
Best served fresh but keeps for up to 3 days refrigerated