Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs with Turkey Bacon: A Hearty Breakfast Delight
A delicious and nutritious breakfast featuring baked cottage cheese eggs and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Fold in the cooked turkey bacon and half of the shredded cheese if using.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese and chopped chives if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is golden.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add some diced jalapeños.
- Feel free to substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon or ham.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs, Breakfast, Turkey Bacon, Hearty Breakfast