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A creamy, protein-packed baked egg dish made with blended cottage cheese for a custard-like texture. Perfect for meal prep, brunch, or a nourishing everyday breakfast.

Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs

A creamy, protein-packed baked egg dish made with blended cottage cheese for a custard-like texture. Perfect for meal prep, brunch, or a nourishing everyday breakfast.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried dill or 1 tbsp fresh
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
Optional add-ins:
  • - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
  • - 1/4 cup fresh herbs
  • - 1/2 cup diced ham or bacon
  • - 1/4 cup sautéed spinach or mushrooms
  • - 1 diced bell pepper

Equipment

  • - 9-inch pie dish or 8x8 baking dish
  • Blender or food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or 8x8 baking dish.
  2. Add cottage cheese, milk, flour, salt, pepper, dill, garlic powder, and onion powder to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a bowl, whisk eggs until frothy.
  4. Slowly pour the blended mixture into eggs while whisking. Stir in add-ins.
  5. Pour into prepared dish. Bake 30–40 minutes or until center is set.
  6. Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with fresh herbs.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use cornstarch or GF flour. For a keto version, omit flour. Great for meal prep and freezes well.