Baked cottage cheese eggs

Here’s a simple, protein-packed recipe for Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs — a low-carb, high-protein breakfast or snack that’s super customizable and comes together quickly.

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🍳 Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs

Basic Ingredients (Serves 2–4):

• 4 large eggs

• 1/2 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

• 1/4 teaspoon paprika or chili flakes (optional for heat)

• Chopped fresh herbs (like parsley or chives), optional

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🥘 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Grease a small baking dish, ramekins, or muffin tin cups with butter or nonstick spray.

3. Mix ingredients:

   • In a bowl, whisk eggs.

   • Stir in cottage cheese, seasonings, and any herbs or optional add-ins.

4. Pour mixture into your baking dish or divide evenly among muffin tins or ramekins.

5. Bake:

   • For a single small baking dish: 20–25 minutes, until set in the center.

   • For ramekins/muffin tins: 15–18 minutes.

6. Cool slightly, then serve warm.

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🧀 Optional Add-ins (Mix & Match):

• Vegetables: sautéed spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes

• Protein: cooked bacon, diced ham, turkey sausage

• Cheese: shredded cheddar, feta, or parmesan

• Herbs & Flavor Boosters: dill, basil, scallions, a spoon of pesto

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💡 Tips:

• These store well in the fridge for 3–4 days — great for meal prep!

• Can be eaten warm or cold.

• Want a fluffier texture? Blend the cottage cheese with the eggs before baking.

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Let me know if you’d like a keto version, high-iron variation, or want to bake them into a crustless quiche or egg muffins!