Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs (Printable)

Protein-rich layers of creamy cottage cheese with fresh spinach, scallions, and perfectly baked eggs in individual ramekins.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy & Eggs

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese
02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

04 - 1/4 cup chopped spinach
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped scallions or chives
06 - 1 small tomato, diced

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 4 individual ramekins or a small baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Distribute cottage cheese evenly among prepared ramekins. Top with chopped spinach, scallions, and diced tomato.
03 - Crack one egg into each ramekin. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and paprika evenly over all portions.
04 - Place ramekins on a baking sheet for stability. Bake for 18-22 minutes until whites are fully set and yolks reach desired consistency.
05 - Remove from oven and let stand 2-3 minutes. Top with shredded cheese if desired. Serve warm while eggs retain optimal texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Protein rich breakfast that keeps you full for hours without the mid morning crash
  • The creaminess of cottage cheese pairs perfectly with runny egg yolks creating texture contrast
02 -
  • The baking time varies based on your preference for yolks so start checking at 16 minutes if you like them runnier
  • Letting them rest for two minutes after baking makes them easier to handle and helps the flavors meld together
03 -
  • Room temperature cottage cheese blends better with the other ingredients so take it out of the fridge early
  • Place ramekins on a baking sheet to catch any overflow and make it easier to remove from the oven

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