Description
Creamy, custard-like baked eggs boosted with cottage cheese and two cheeses. High protein, low carb, and ideal for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep. Minimal prep, big flavor.
Ingredients
6 large eggs
1 cup (240 g) cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
¼ cup (60 ml) milk or half-and-half
½ cup (60 g) shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
1 small onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
½ tsp fine salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
2 tbsp chopped fresh spinach (optional)
Fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or dill), for garnish
Nonstick spray or butter, for greasing
Instructions
Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) baking dish or 4 ramekins.
Sauté aromatics
Heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté onion 3–4 min until translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 sec. Remove from heat.
Mix base
Whisk eggs until smooth. Stir in cottage cheese, milk, cheddar, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Fold in sautéed onion/garlic and spinach if using. Optional: blend 5–10 seconds for extra-smooth texture.
Fill and level
Pour into prepared dish (or divide among ramekins). Smooth the top.
Bake
Bake 25–30 min until golden on top and just set in the center (toothpick comes out clean). Do not overbake.
Rest and serve
Cool 5 min. Garnish with herbs. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Use cold, well-drained cottage cheese for the creamiest set.
Ramekins bake a bit faster; start checking at 20–22 min.
For more crust, sprinkle 2–3 tbsp extra cheddar on top before baking.
Meal prep: cool fully before storing to avoid condensation and sogginess.
Air fryer (ramekins): 325°F (165°C) for 14–18 min, until set.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 290–310 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550–650 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0–0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6–7 g
- Fiber: 0–1 g
- Protein: 22–24 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg
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