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baked cottage cheese eggs

A nutritious and protein-packed dish featuring baked eggs mixed with creamy cottage cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs fresh
  • 1 cup cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1 cup spinach fresh or frozen, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for greasing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor. Serve warm, and enjoy with toast or a side salad.

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