Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs (Printable)

Protein-rich baked dish with creamy cottage cheese and eggs, ready in 30 minutes

# What you'll need:

→ Dairy & Eggs

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese
02 - 4 large eggs

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

03 - 1/4 cup chopped spinach, fresh or thawed frozen
04 - 2 tbsp chopped scallions or chives
05 - 1 small tomato, diced

→ Seasonings

06 - 1/4 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 tsp paprika

→ Toppings

09 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 4 ramekins or a small baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Divide cottage cheese evenly among the prepared ramekins, spreading it to create an even base layer.
03 - Distribute chopped spinach, scallions, and diced tomato over the cottage cheese in each ramekin.
04 - Carefully crack one egg into each ramekin, keeping the yolk intact and centered.
05 - Sprinkle each ramekin with salt, black pepper, and paprika, adjusting seasoning to taste.
06 - Top each ramekin with shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese if desired for added richness.
07 - Place ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 18-22 minutes until egg whites are fully set and yolks reach desired consistency.
08 - Allow ramekins to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving to let the dish set slightly.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The protein keeps me satisfied for hours without feeling heavy
  • It looks elegant but takes literally five minutes to prep
02 -
  • Every oven bakes differently so check at 16 minutes especially if you prefer runny yolks
  • The cottage cheese will release some liquid during baking which is completely normal and creates a sauce as it cooks
03 -
  • Place ramekins on a baking sheet to catch any overflow and make transferring in and out of the oven easier
  • If you only have large ramekins you can crack two eggs into each one and adjust the baking time by a few minutes

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