Description
These Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are a creamy, high-protein breakfast that’s easy, low-carb, and perfect for meal prep. Made in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients, they’re customizable, flavorful, and great for keto or high-protein diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Chopped chives or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a small baking dish or four ramekins with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add the cottage cheese and shredded cheese, stirring gently until well combined.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared dish or ramekins.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley.
Notes
Try adding veggies like spinach or sautéed mushrooms, or switch up the cheese with feta or pepper jack for extra flavor. These also work well for meal prep—store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: cottage cheese, eggs, low carb, high protein, keto, breakfast