Description
These Baked Eggs are a comforting, cheesy breakfast bake made with eggs, cottage cheese, and Pepper Jack. It’s the perfect dish for meal prep, brunch gatherings, or a protein-rich weekday breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
1 tablespoon melted butter (for greasing)
12 large eggs, beaten
1 lb (16 oz) shredded Pepper Jack cheese (or your favorite cheese)
1 (16 oz) container cottage cheese
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Set your oven to 350°F (about 175°C). Brush or grease a 9×13 baking dish with the melted butter so the baked eggs won’t stick.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, Pepper Jack cheese, cottage cheese, flour, and salt until well combined.
- Transfer to Dish: Pour that mixture into the buttered baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven. Bake until the eggs are completely set. This usually takes about 50‑60 minutes, but begin checking around 45 minutes so you don’t overcook. The center should be firm, not jiggle.
- Rest & Slice: Once fully set, allow the baked eggs to rest a few minutes (they’ll firm up slightly more as they cool). Then cut into squares.
Optional: Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, onions, or other favorite toppings.
Notes
Can be halved and baked in an 8×8 or 9×9 dish (reduce bake time to 30–40 minutes).
Use cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix of cheeses for a flavor twist.
Check doneness with a toothpick; the center should be set, not jiggly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 347 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Protein: 23 g