Description

Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs are a high-protein breakfast featuring a custard-like consistency created by blending cottage cheese with pasture-raised eggs. This gourmet dish remains healthy and versatile, perfect for breakfast or meal prep.

Ingredients

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4 Pasture-Raised Eggs
1 cup Full-Fat Cottage Cheese (4% milk fat)
1 tablespoon Avocado Oil (for greasing)
2 tablespoons Fresh Chives, chopped
1 teaspoon Maldon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with avocado oil
Blend the cottage cheese in a high-speed blender for 30 seconds to create a smooth liquid
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until emulsified and slowly add the blended cottage cheese while whisking
Fold in chopped chives, sea salt, and black pepper, and any additional sautéed vegetables if desired
Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle
Allow to rest for 3 to 5 minutes before garnishing with more chives and serving

Notes

For a smoother texture, use a blender to blend the cottage cheese before adding it to the eggs.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 210 kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 380mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 245mg