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Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs Recipe

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Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs is a creamy, protein-packed breakfast dish featuring blended cottage cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese baked to perfection. Enhanced with fresh chives, garlic powder, paprika, and a medley of vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, this easy-to-make recipe offers a flavorful, nutritious start to your day.

Ingredients

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Cheese & Dairy

  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese (use lactose-free cottage cheese if needed)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (replace with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option)
  • 4 large Eggs (opt for large eggs for best results)

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 1 cup Bell Peppers (ensure to drain excess moisture if using)
  • 1 cup Spinach (consider using fresh or frozen, thawed well)
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (drain well to prevent sogginess)
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives (green onion can be used as a substitute)

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (switch to fresh minced garlic if desired, adjusting to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika (smoked paprika can enhance the flavor profile)
  • to taste Salt (essential seasoning)
  • to taste Pepper (essential seasoning)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the mixture.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9-inch pie dish or an 8×8-inch baking dish with your favorite oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  3. Blend Cottage Cheese: Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor for about 30 seconds until smooth and creamy, creating a silky base for the eggs.
  4. Mix Ingredients: Whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then gently fold in the blended cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to combine everything evenly.
  5. Combine Vegetables: Add the bell peppers, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes to the mixture and fold them in gently to distribute the flavors.
  6. Pour Into Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula for uniform cooking.
  7. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center still jiggles slightly, indicating it is perfectly cooked but not overbaked.
  8. Rest & Serve: Remove from oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the dish to firm up slightly and enhance its texture.

Notes

  • Use lactose-free cottage cheese to make this recipe lactose-intolerant friendly.
  • For a dairy-free version, replace Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.
  • Smoked paprika adds a nice depth of flavor if you prefer a smoky taste.
  • Drain vegetables like bell peppers and sun-dried tomatoes well to avoid excess moisture making the dish soggy.
  • You can substitute fresh chives with green onions if needed.
  • This dish is best served warm, fresh from the oven.

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