Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs (Printable)
Protein-rich baked dish combining creamy cottage cheese with eggs, vegetables, and seasonings.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy & Eggs
01 - 1 cup cottage cheese
02 - 4 large eggs
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
03 - 1/4 cup chopped spinach
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:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and grease 4 ramekins or a small baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Divide cottage cheese evenly among the prepared ramekins, spreading it across the bottom.
03 - Distribute chopped spinach, scallions, and diced tomato over the cottage cheese layer in each ramekin.
04 - Carefully crack one egg into each ramekin, keeping the yolk intact.
05 - Sprinkle salt, pepper, and paprika evenly over all four ramekins.
06 - Top each ramekin with shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese if desired.
07 - Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until egg whites are fully set and yolks reach preferred doneness.
08 - Allow ramekins to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving to ensure easy handling.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It delivers an impressive 14 grams of protein per serving while keeping carbohydrates minimal
- The individual portions make meal prep feel elegant and you can customize each ramekin
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes with almost zero active cooking time
02 -
- The baking time can vary by a few minutes depending on your oven and how runny you like your yolks
- Using a baking sheet under the ramekins catches any spills and makes transferring them in and out of the oven much easier
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- Room temperature ingredients prevent cold spots in the cottage cheese and help eggs cook more evenly
- A sprinkle of fresh herbs right after baking adds a bright finish that makes the dish look professionally plated