Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs with Turkey Bacon: A Healthy Twist
A nutritious and delicious twist on baked eggs, featuring cottage cheese and turkey bacon for a protein-packed meal.
- 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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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine eggs and cottage cheese, whisk until well incorporated.
- Crisp turkey bacon in a skillet, then chop and add to the egg mixture.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, and add cheese and chives if using.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until set and lightly golden on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add your favorite spices or herbs.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs, Healthy Breakfast, Turkey Bacon