Easy Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs Recipe for Quick Protein Breakfast

Baked cottage cheese eggs turn eggs, cottage cheese, and optional herbs into a sliceable breakfast dish.

Ingredients

Measure the ingredients below before you begin. Optional additions are marked in the list.

16 ounces cottage cheese
6 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh herbs, chopped (optional, e.g., parsley, chives, or thyme)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Butter or non-stick spray OR cooking spray or olive oil (for greasing the baking dish)

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish (approximately 8×8 inches or comparable) with butter, non-stick spray, cooking spray, or a little olive oil. This will prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, shredded cheese (if using), and green onions (if using). Mix until well-combined, but avoid overmixing. The mixture should have a beautiful, silky consistency.
Season your mixture with a pinch of salt and pepper. If you're using fresh herbs, add them in now! Stir gently to spread everything evenly. If adding any other vegetables, stir them in as well.
Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into your prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and gently browned on top. The precise baking time may vary slightly depending on the size of your dish.
Once it’s done baking, remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a minute or two before serving. Cut into squares and serve warm. You can top with more fresh herbs or a drizzle of spicy sauce if you enjoy a bit of heat. Enjoy the lovely fluffiness and creamy sweetness of this dish!

Let the baked eggs rest briefly before cutting. Check the center of the egg dish for 160°F (71°C).

Baked cottage cheese eggs turn eggs, cottage cheese, and optional herbs into a sliceable breakfast dish. Makes 4 servings.

16 ounces cottage cheese
6 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh herbs, chopped (optional, e.g., parsley, chives, or thyme)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Butter or non-stick spray OR cooking spray or olive oil (for greasing the baking dish)

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish (approximately 8×8 inches or comparable) with butter, non-stick spray, cooking spray, or a little olive oil. This will prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, shredded cheese (if using), and green onions (if using). Mix until well-combined, but avoid overmixing. The mixture should have a beautiful, silky consistency.
Season your mixture with a pinch of salt and pepper. If you're using fresh herbs, add them in now! Stir gently to spread everything evenly. If adding any other vegetables, stir them in as well.
Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into your prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and gently browned on top. The precise baking time may vary slightly depending on the size of your dish.
Once it’s done baking, remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a minute or two before serving. Cut into squares and serve warm. You can top with more fresh herbs or a drizzle of spicy sauce if you enjoy a bit of heat. Enjoy the lovely fluffiness and creamy sweetness of this dish!

Let the baked eggs rest briefly before cutting. Check the center of the egg dish for 160°F (71°C).