Description
These baked cottage cheese eggs are a nutritious and flavorful breakfast option, featuring vibrant turmeric and a savory za’atar crunch. It’s a surprisingly easy recipe perfect for brunch or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs (400g), providing protein
- 200g cottage cheese, for creamy texture
- 100ml whole milk, for tenderness
- 1 tsp turmeric powder, for color and antioxidants
- ½ tsp black pepper, enhances flavor
- ½ tsp salt, balances flavors
- 2 tbsp olive oil, for sautéing and greasing
- 50g onion, diced, adds savory depth
- 1 clove garlic, minced, for aroma
- 30g za’atar spice blend, for unique flavor
- 30g panko breadcrumbs, for crispy topping
- 15g Parmesan cheese, for umami flavor
- Chives, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion in olive oil until softened, then add garlic.
- Blend Base: Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and half the onion-garlic mixture.
- Create Turmeric Swirl: Divide mixture; whisk turmeric into one half.
- Layer & Swirl: Pour plain mixture into dish, drop turmeric mixture on top, and swirl gently.
- Prepare Za’atar Crunch: Combine panko, za’atar, Parmesan, and olive oil.
- Top & Bake: Sprinkle za’atar mixture and remaining onion-garlic over eggs; bake 25-30 minutes.
- Rest, Cut & Serve: Let rest, cut into squares, and serve.
Notes
For optimal texture, bake just before serving. Adjust black pepper to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg