Description
A creamy, low-carb keto-friendly egg bake featuring cottage cheese, cheddar, and aromatic spices, baked to perfection for a satisfying breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking your egg dish.
- Prepare the baking dish: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Beat the eggs: In a large mixing bowl, crack the six eggs and whisk them until fully beaten and smooth.
- Add cottage cheese: Stir in the cup of cottage cheese until evenly combined with the eggs for added creaminess.
- Incorporate cheddar cheese: Pour in the half cup of shredded cheddar cheese and mix it into the egg mixture thoroughly.
- Add heavy cream: Stir the quarter cup of heavy cream into the bowl to enhance the texture and richness.
- Season the mixture: Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture for balanced flavor.
- Combine seasonings: Mix all the seasonings evenly until the mixture is well incorporated and smooth.
- Melt the butter: In a small pan over medium heat, melt the tablespoon of butter, then pour it into the egg mixture and stir well.
- Add green onions: Fold in the chopped green onions ensuring they are distributed evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer to baking dish: Pour the entire egg mixture into the prepared greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the egg bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the eggs are set.
- Check doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean indicating the bake is fully cooked.
- Cool before serving: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or diced ham.
- You can substitute green onions with chives or fresh parsley.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated.
- Make sure not to overbake as it could dry out the egg bake.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese and cheddar with vegan cheese alternatives and omit heavy cream.
