🍳 Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs (Comforting Breakfast Dish)
A simple, creamy, protein-rich baked egg dish that feels cozy and filling—perfect for breakfast or brunch 🧀🥚
🧾 Ingredients:
- 4–6 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (paneer-style or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup milk (optional for softer texture)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach or herbs (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter or oil (for greasing)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven
Set oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish. - Mix base
In a bowl, whisk eggs with salt, pepper, and milk. - Add cottage cheese
Stir in cottage cheese, chopped onion, spinach, and shredded cheese. - Bake
Pour mixture into baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, until set and slightly golden on top. - Rest & serve
Let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
🍽️ Serving ideas:
- Toast or buttered bread
- Fresh salad
- Avocado slices or fruit on the side
💡 Tips:
- For fluffier texture, whisk eggs well before baking
- Add mushrooms, tomatoes, or bell peppers for extra flavor
- You can prep it the night before and bake in the morning
If you want, I can also make:
- 🥓 High-protein gym version
- 🧀 Cheesy crust version
- ⏱️ 10-minute stovetop version
- 📱 Viral recipe caption for social media 👍
