Ingredients
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- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (use lactose-free if needed)
- 4 large Eggs
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (replace with nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives (green onion substitute)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or fresh minced garlic)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (smoked for extra flavor)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Optional: 1 cup Bell Peppers (drain excess moisture)
- Optional: 1 cup Spinach (fresh or thawed)
- Optional: ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (drained well)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Blend cottage cheese in a food processor for 30 seconds until smooth.
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Fold in blended cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, chives, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes until edges set and center slightly jiggles.
- Let rest 2-3 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Drain all optional add-ins well to prevent sogginess.
- For extra flavor, try smoked paprika.
- Use fresh or thawed spinach for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg