Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs (Printable Format)
Creamy cottage cheese baked with eggs for a wholesome, protein-packed meal ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy & Eggs
01 - 1 cup cottage cheese
02 - 4 large eggs
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 - 1/4 cup chopped spinach, fresh or thawed
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped scallions or chives
05 - 1 small tomato, diced
→ Seasonings
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
→ Toppings
09 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease four 6-ounce ramekins or a small baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Distribute cottage cheese evenly among the prepared ramekins, spreading it to create an even layer at the bottom of each.
03 - Scatter 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 over the vegetables.
05 - Sprinkle each serving with salt, black pepper, and paprika, distributing evenly across all four ramekins.
06 - Top each ramekin with shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese if desired, covering the egg and vegetables.
07 - Arrange ramekins on a baking sheet for stability. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until egg whites are fully set and yolks reach preferred doneness.
08 - Remove from oven and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes before serving to allow the dish to set slightly.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Protein that keeps you satisfied for hours without any heavy carbs weighing you down
- The creamy cottage cheese becomes velvety and luxurious when baked, transforming into something completely different
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- The eggs continue cooking after you pull them from the oven, so remove them when the whites look set but yolks still seem underdone
- Shallow ramekins work better than deep ones because they allow the eggs to cook more evenly and quickly
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- Creating a small well in the cottage cheese before cracking the egg helps keep the yolk centered
- Placing your ramekins on a baking sheet catches any potential overflow and makes transferring them to the oven much safer