Description
A delicious and savory baked egg casserole with cottage cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (fresh, room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream (for richness)
- to taste salt (enhances flavors)
- to taste pepper (freshly ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for flavor)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (chopped, optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetables or cooked proteins (optional)
- to taste cheese (for sprinkling on top, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease four ramekins or a baking dish.
- Crack the eggs into a medium bowl, add cottage cheese, milk or cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk until mostly smooth.
- Fold in the fresh herbs and mix in any vegetables or cooked proteins.
- Divide the mixture between the prepared ramekins or dish and sprinkle cheese on top if using.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden and the center jiggles slightly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving, running a knife around edges if using ramekins.
Notes
- This casserole can be customized with your choice of vegetables or leftover proteins.
- For added flavor, try different combinations of fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 300mg