Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs (Print Version)

Creamy cottage cheese baked with eggs, spinach, and savory herbs for a protein-packed morning meal.

# 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

# Directions:

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, taking care not to break the yolk.
05 - Sprinkle each ramekin with salt, pepper, and paprika evenly over the eggs.
06 - Top each ramekin with shredded cheese if desired, distributing evenly.
07 - Place ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 18-22 minutes until egg whites are fully set and yolks reach desired doneness.
08 - Let ramekins cool for 2-3 minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The protein keeps you satisfied for hours without that heavy feeling
  • It comes together in minutes but looks impressive enough for brunch guests
  • You can customize the vegetables based on what's wilting in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Every oven runs differently so check at 18 minutes and adjust time accordingly
  • The eggs continue cooking after you pull them from the oven so account for carryover heat
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for more even cooking throughout
  • Place the baking sheet on the middle rack for the most consistent heat distribution

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