Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs (Printable)

Creamy cottage cheese with baked eggs, spinach, and savory seasonings

# What You Need:

→ Dairy & Eggs

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

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

04 - 1/4 cup chopped spinach
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped scallions or chives
06 - 1 small tomato, diced

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease 4 ramekins or a small baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Divide the cottage cheese evenly among the prepared ramekins, spreading it across the bottom.
03 - Distribute the chopped spinach, scallions, and diced tomato evenly over the cottage cheese layer in each ramekin.
04 - Carefully crack one egg into each ramekin, placing it directly on top of the vegetable layer.
05 - Sprinkle each ramekin evenly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
06 - Top each ramekin with shredded cheese if desired, distributing evenly.
07 - Place ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 18-22 minutes, until egg whites are fully set and yolks reach your preferred doneness.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving warm.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy cottage cheese becomes this incredible velvety base that you just want to eat with a spoon straight from the ramekin
  • Its protein packed comfort food that somehow feels indulgent while being ridiculously good for you
02 -
  • The eggs will keep cooking after you pull them from the oven so remove them when yolks look slightly more runny than you want
  • Cottage cheese releases some water during baking so do not be alarmed if you see liquid pooling around the edges
03 -
  • Individual ramekins look impressive but one larger baking dish works just as well if you prefer family style serving
  • Experiment with different cheeses gruyere adds sophistication while pepper jack brings the heat

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