Description
Cottage Cheese Eggs Without Blender is a creamy and savory dish that brings together protein-packed eggs and rich cottage cheese for a comforting meal. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this dish offers a delightful texture and flavor profile without the need for a blender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- room temperature for even cooking
- 1 cup full-fat or 2% cottage cheese
- large curds preferred for texture
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- divided for cooking
- 1 teaspoon salt
- adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or chives
- optional but recommended for flavor
- 2 tablespoons whole milk or cream
- optional for extra richness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and optional herbs or chives until well combined.
- Pour the egg and cottage cheese mixture into the greased baking dish.
- Dot the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding vegetables or different herbs to enhance the flavor. Ensure that the eggs are at room temperature for best results and even cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 385 mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Eggs Without Blender, baked eggs, breakfast recipe, egg dish, protein-rich breakfast