Description
A fluffy, creamy, protein-packed breakfast bake that’s perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunch spreads. Whether you’re looking for healthy snack options, easy breakfast ideas, or make-ahead meals, this cottage cheese egg bake delivers. It’s a high-protein, low-carb, family-approved dish that reheats like a dream and tastes just as good the next day. Great for meal prep or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
6 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar (or cheese of choice)
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley or chives work great)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until frothy.
3. Fold in cottage cheese, shredded cheese, and chopped herbs.
4. Pour mixture into prepared dish. Shake gently to level.
5. Bake 35–40 minutes, until puffed, golden, and center is set.
6. Let cool 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Slightly blending the cottage cheese makes the texture more consistent.
Add-ins like spinach, peppers, or cooked bacon make great customizations.
This bake stores well and reheats beautifully—perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: easy breakfast, meal prep, high-protein, low-carb, egg bake