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Fluffy baked cottage cheese eggs cut into squares on white counter

Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs Recipe

Fluffy baked cottage cheese eggs that are creamy, protein-packed, and perfect for meal prep. This easy recipe makes a healthy, low-carb breakfast ready in just 25 minutes.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Balloon whisk
  • Silicone spatula
  • Oven mitts

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese full-fat recommended
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
  • ¼ cup milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon butter for greasing

Optional Add-ins

  • ½ cup bell peppers diced
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh herbs dill, parsley, or basil
  • ¼ cup bacon bits cooked
  • ½ cup spinach chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs until smooth using a balloon whisk.
  • Add cottage cheese, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Fold in cheddar and chives with a silicone spatula.
  • Stir in any optional vegetables, herbs, or bacon bits.
  • Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until center is set.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Use oven mitts to handle the dish.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 180mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg