Introduction
With a brown bubbly top, Cheesy Cottage Cheese Bake is delicious and is my favorite side dish or light meal. This rich in taste dish is easy to prepare and loved for its delightful texture. It is a heavenly secret mix of cottage cheese with a cheesy topping.

 

 

Ingredients
2 cups cottage cheese

1 cup sour cream

3 large eggs

1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or any cheese of your preference)

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh herbs (optional, garnish)

 

 

Instructions
Step 1: Pre/Cooking Steps

Grease the baking dish lightly with butter or nonstick spray. Set the oven to 180C (350F)

Step 2: Prepare the Cheese Mixture and Gently Fold in Some Cheese

In a large mixing bowl add sour cream, cottage cheese, and eggs, then whisk till smooth. Prepare to fold in half of the cheddar cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese. Stir in salt, pepper, all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic and onion powder and mix everything well to ensure there are no lumps.

Put the mixture into the lifting dish and make sure it is even.

op with Cheese: Pour in the rest of the cheddar and sprinkle the parmesan for a crusty, cheesy finish.

Bake: Put the dish in the oven which has already been preheated and baked for half an hour to thirty five minutes until the center is set with a golden brown crust on top.

Cool and Serve: Let it rest for a few minutes and it’s ready to be served. If desired, fresh herbs can be used as a garnish.

 

 

 

Hints for Success:
If you desire a fluffier texture, split the egg and gradually beat the whites with the yolks till stiff peaks form, then fold them into the mixture.

For more flavor, use full fat cottage cheese and sour cream.

Be careful not to mix too much as it may impact the texture.

 

 

Health Benefits:
Cottage cheese and eggs clock in a high amount of protein making this dish protein-packed.

The use of dairy ingredients also makes the dish rich is calcium which helps with bone health.

This dish is gluten free which adds to its versatility as substituting the flour with almond or coconut flour makes it gluten free.

 

 

Nutritional Information: (Per serving)
Have a caloric count of 250.

Protein accounts for 18 grams.

Carbohydrates equal to 12 grams.

Fats are calculated to a total of 15 grams.

Finally, fiber amounts to 1 gram.

 

 

Variations and Substitutions:
Mix in spinach, diced mushrooms, or roasted peppers to make it more nutritious.

Adding chopped jalapenos or a dash of chili flakes will spice it up.

To change the flavor entirely, switch the mozzarella for feta.

Conclusion:
Cheesy Cottage Cheese Bake is a healthful dish that is tasty, easy to prepare, and can be enjoyed as a side or light meal. It is a family favorite due to its creamy inside and golden crust.