Description
This hearty and protein-packed breakfast is the perfect way to start your day. Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are rich, fluffy, and easy to make. With a touch of fresh chives, this dish is comforting and delicious, perfect for any morning!
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray. -
Prepare the Mixture:
In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated. -
Bake the Dish:
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the edges are golden brown. -
Cool and Serve:
Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Optional Add-ins:
For extra flavor, try adding tomatoes and spinach.
Notes
- You can experiment with different herbs or cheeses to adjust the flavor.
- This dish is great for meal prepping for the week.
- For a lighter version, use egg whites instead of whole eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 215mg