Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs (Printable)

Creamy cottage cheese baked with eggs, spinach, and seasonings for a protein-rich morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Eggs

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

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

04 - 1/4 cup chopped spinach, fresh or thawed from frozen
05 - 2 tbsp chopped scallions or chives
06 - 1 small tomato, diced (optional)

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)

# How to Make It:

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 (if using) over the cottage cheese layer.
04 - Carefully crack one egg into each ramekin, keeping the yolk intact.
05 - Sprinkle each ramekin with salt, pepper, and paprika.
06 - Top each with shredded cheese if desired.
07 - Place ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 18-22 minutes until egg whites are fully set and yolks reach preferred doneness.
08 - Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • High protein breakfast that actually keeps you full until lunch without any complicated steps
  • The creamy texture contrasts perfectly with runny yolks and its endlessly customizable
02 -
  • Watch the bake time carefully at the 18 minute mark since yolks continue cooking after they come out
  • Excess moisture from frozen spinach can make the dish watery so thaw and squeeze it completely
03 -
  • Use individual ramekins instead of one large dish for more even cooking and nicer presentation
  • Let the eggs rest after baking so the yolks set slightly and make them easier to eat

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