Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs (Printable)

Creamy cottage cheese pairs with perfectly baked eggs, spinach, and savory seasonings for a protein-packed meal ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Eggs

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese
02 - 4 large eggs

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

03 - 1/4 cup chopped spinach, fresh or thawed
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

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease four 6-ounce ramekins or a small baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Distribute cottage cheese evenly among the prepared ramekins, creating a level base for each serving.
03 - Scatter chopped spinach, scallions, and diced tomato over the cottage cheese layer in each ramekin.
04 - Gently crack one egg into each ramekin, being careful not to break the yolk. Center the egg over the vegetable layer.
05 - Sprinkle each ramekin with salt, black pepper, and paprika for even flavor distribution.
06 - Top each ramekin with shredded cheddar or mozzarella 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 desired doneness.
08 - Let the baked eggs cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving to allow the mixture to set.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The way the cottage cheese creates these golden little pockets of flavor around the edges
  • Twenty minutes of mostly hands off time while your kitchen starts smelling amazing
  • You can prep everything the night before and just pop it in the oven
02 -
  • Watch closely after 18 minutes because oven temperatures vary and overcooked yolks completely change the dish
  • The cottage cheese will release some liquid so do not be alarmed if you see pooling around the edges
03 -
  • Individual ramekins look elegant but one larger dish works perfectly fine and saves on cleanup
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes transforms this into something with a little more morning kick

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