Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs (Printable)

Creamy cottage cheese meets perfectly baked eggs in this wholesome 30-minute dish, packed with protein and fresh vegetables.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease 4 ramekins or a small baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Divide the cottage cheese evenly among the prepared ramekins, spreading it across the bottom.
03 - Distribute the chopped spinach, scallions, and diced tomato evenly over the cottage cheese layer in each ramekin.
04 - Carefully crack one egg into each ramekin, keeping the yolk intact.
05 - Sprinkle each ramekin with salt, pepper, and paprika.
06 - Top each ramekin with shredded cheese if desired.
07 - Place ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until egg whites are fully set and yolks reach your preferred doneness.
08 - Let the baked eggs cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under thirty minutes but tastes like something from a fancy brunch spot
  • The protein keeps you full for hours without the heaviness of a traditional breakfast
  • You can customize the vegetables and toppings based on what is in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Watch the eggs carefully during the last few minutes as they go from perfect to overcooked very quickly
  • The baking time varies based on your ramekin size and how cold your eggs were before cracking them
  • If your cottage cheese is very watery drain it in a sieve for ten minutes before using to prevent excess moisture
03 -
  • Place your baking tray on the middle rack for even cooking without overbrowning the tops
  • Crack each egg into a small bowl first then slide it into the ramekin to avoid shell fragments

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