Description
Cottage cheese breakfast bake elevates morning meals with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients and protein-packed goodness. Savory herbs, rich eggs, and creamy cheese create a delightful dish you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Leavening:
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare an 8-inch baking dish with a light grease coating, ensuring smooth removal after baking.
- Select your preferred texture method: either blend cottage cheese, oats, eggs, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon in a blender until silky smooth, or whisk ingredients together in a mixing bowl for a more rustic consistency.
- Carefully incorporate fresh blueberries into the prepared mixture, gently folding to distribute evenly without crushing the delicate berries.
- Transfer the blueberry-infused mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it uniformly to create an even surface for consistent cooking.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the top transforms into a golden-brown landscape with a set, firm center.
- Remove from the oven and allow the breakfast bake to rest for 5 minutes, enabling the texture to stabilize and flavors to harmonize.
- Serve warm, offering optional garnishes like tangy Greek yogurt, crunchy chopped nuts, or a drizzle of honey to enhance the morning meal’s complexity and enjoyment.
Notes
- Texture Versatility: Choose between smooth blended or chunky whisked base depending on personal preference and desired mouthfeel.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Swap cottage cheese with silken tofu or almond-based yogurt for lactose-intolerant or vegan diners.
- Fruit Flexibility: Replace blueberries with raspberries, strawberries, or diced peaches to create seasonal variations and keep the breakfast exciting.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the mixture night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning for quick, stress-free breakfast preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg