Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

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🥚 Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

A high-protein, creamy and fluffy breakfast bake made with cottage cheese and eggs. It has a beautifully golden, cheesy top and is naturally low in carbs.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp flour or cornstarch (optional, for a firmer texture)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • Cooking spray or a little butter for the baking dish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small round baking dish.
  2. Make the mixture:
    Add cottage cheese, eggs, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, black pepper, salt and Italian seasoning to a bowl. Mix until well combined.
  3. Add the flour:
    If using flour or cornstarch, stir it into the mixture until smooth. This helps the bake hold together when sliced.
  4. Fill the dish:
    Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. Add the topping:
    Sprinkle a little extra mozzarella or Parmesan over the top and finish with chopped parsley.
  6. Bake:
    Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is puffed and golden brown.
  7. Brown the top:
    For a deeper golden crust, switch to broil for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully so it doesn’t burn.
  8. Rest and serve:
    Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and cracked black pepper.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve warm with:

  • Fresh tomatoes
  • Avocado
  • Sautéed spinach
  • Turkey bacon
  • Fresh fruit
  • A simple green salad

Tip: For an extra-smooth texture, blend the cottage cheese and eggs together before adding the remaining ingredients.