Here’s a complete recipe for One-Egg Baked Cottage Cheese — super simple, high-protein, and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack 🥚🧀
One-Egg Baked Cottage Cheese
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Bake Time: 15–20 minutes
Servings: 1
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of paprika, garlic powder, or herbs
- Optional toppings: chopped chives, cherry tomatoes, or shredded cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease a small ramekin or oven-safe dish
2️⃣ Mix ingredients
- In a small bowl, beat the egg
- Stir in cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and optional spices
3️⃣ Bake
- Pour mixture into prepared ramekin
- Bake 15–20 minutes until set and lightly golden on top
4️⃣ Serve
- Remove from oven, let cool 2 minutes
- Top with herbs, tomatoes, or cheese if desired
- Eat warm
🥗 Nutrition (Approx)
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Protein: 15 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbs: 3 g
✅ High-protein, low-carb
✅ Quick, easy, and minimal cleanup
✅ Perfect single-serving breakfast or snack
💡 Tips & Variations
- Savory version: add spinach, diced bell peppers, or mushrooms
- Sweet version: add cinnamon, vanilla, and a few berries
- Meal prep: bake in silicone muffin cups for multiple servings
- Cheesy: sprinkle 1 tbsp shredded cheese on top before baking
