Description
This creamy baked cottage cheese dish is a healthy and delicious option for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (choose low-sodium for a healthier option)
- 2 large whole eggs (or 4 egg whites for a lighter option)
- garlic powder (to taste)
- Italian seasoning (to taste)
- oregano (optional, sprinkle on top before baking)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese and 2 large eggs, stirring well until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder and Italian seasoning to taste, folding them into the mixture for a burst of flavor.
- Transfer the mixture onto a greased baking sheet, spreading it evenly into a delightful flat layer.
- If you like, dust the top with oregano for an extra herbaceous kick before popping it in the oven.
- Place the baking sheet in your preheated oven and let it bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
- Once baked, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing it into generous pieces.
Notes
- For a healthier option, choose low-sodium cottage cheese.
- If you’re looking for a lighter version, use 4 egg whites instead of whole eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 150mg