Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, turkey bacon, or smoked turkey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix eggs, cottage cheese, and cheddar until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper and add optional ingredients if desired.
- Pour mixture into baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and set in the center.
- Cool slightly, slice into portions, and serve.
Notes
- Store in refrigerator up to 4 days in airtight containers.
- Freeze individual portions up to 3 months.
- Reheat in oven, microwave, or air fryer for best results.
- Use reduced-fat cheese for a lighter version.
- Swap cottage cheese with dairy-free alternatives if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 268
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 485 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg