Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs (Printable)

Creamy cottage cheese with baked eggs, spinach, and chives for a protein-packed 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 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease 4 ramekins or a small baking dish lightly with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Divide the cottage cheese evenly among the prepared ramekins, spreading it across the bottom to create an even base.
03 - Distribute the chopped spinach, scallions, and diced tomato evenly over the cottage cheese in each ramekin.
04 - Carefully crack one egg into each ramekin, taking care not to break the yolk. Keep the eggs centered over the vegetable layer.
05 - Sprinkle each ramekin evenly with salt, pepper, and paprika. Adjust seasoning to taste if desired.
06 - Top each ramekin with shredded cheese, distributing it evenly across the surface.
07 - Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set and yolks reach your preferred doneness.
08 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 2–3 minutes before serving to allow the dish to set.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Protein packed breakfast that keeps you full for hours without weighing you down
  • The creaminess of cottage cheese creates a sauce like base as it bakes
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a brunch restaurant
02 -
  • Egg whites continue cooking after leaving the oven so remove when whites still look slightly jiggly
  • Shallow ramekins cook faster than deep ones so adjust baking time by 3 to 4 minutes
  • Cottage cheese releases water as it bakes so do not skip the baking tray underneath
03 -
  • Use full fat cottage cheese for the creamiest results and richest flavor
  • Place ramekins on the counter for 10 minutes before baking for more even cooking

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