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Baked cottage cheese eggs served on a plate with fresh herbs

Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs

A comforting and protein-packed dish, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. This Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs recipe is easy to prepare and customizable to your tastes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon
  • 2 packages cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 lb shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can diced green chiles
  • 10 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • cooking spray for greasing

Method

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 10x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and cottage cheese until smooth.
  • Stir in the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chopped green chiles, and melted butter until well combined.
  • Add flour and baking powder to the mixture, folding them in gently.
  • Crumble the cooked bacon and mix it into the batter evenly.

Baking

  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
  • Continue baking for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

You can serve Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs straight from the oven for a warm dish. Slice into squares for easy serving. Pairs well with a light salad or fresh fruit.
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