Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs (Printable)

Creamy cottage cheese meets perfectly baked eggs in this protein-packed dish 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
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

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 4 ramekins or a small baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Distribute cottage cheese evenly among the prepared ramekins, creating a foundation layer.
03 - Scatter chopped spinach, scallions, and diced tomato over the cottage cheese in each ramekin.
04 - Gently crack one egg into each ramekin, taking care not to break the yolk.
05 - Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and paprika evenly over each ramekin.
06 - Top each ramekin with shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese if desired.
07 - Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake for 18-22 minutes until egg whites are fully set and yolks reach preferred doneness.
08 - Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cottage cheese creates this incredible creamy base that makes every bite feel luxurious while actually being ridiculously good for you
  • You can assemble everything in about five minutes flat, then let the oven do all the work while you sip your coffee
02 -
  • I once forgot to put the ramekins on a baking tray and spilled hot cheese all over my oven floor, so learn from my mistake
  • The eggs keep cooking after you pull them out, so remove them when the yolks look slightly underdone for your preference
03 -
  • If your cottage cheese seems especially watery, give it a quick drain in a fine mesh sieve before using
  • Fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or basil added right before serving brighten the whole dish

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