This healthy baked cottage cheese breakfast casserole is soft, lightly golden and packed with protein, making busy mornings feel effortless. It bakes in one dish, slices beautifully and tastes wonderful warm with fresh berries. For more cottage cheese mornings, try the Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes and the Fluffy Baked Omelet with Cottage Cheese, or the Simple Baked Cottage Cheese Casserole.
Ingredients
- 300 g (10.5 oz) cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp rice flour
- 2 tbsp sugar (or sweetener to taste)
- Butter for greasing
- Berries and powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Grease a baking dish (one large or several small ones) with butter and fill with the mixture.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes. Decorate with berries and a dusting of powdered sugar if you like.
Tips
- Blend until completely smooth for a light, even texture without lumps.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before slicing so it holds its shape.
- For more breakfast baking ideas, visit Allrecipes and Serious Eats.
Nutrition: Per 100 g: 144 kcal, protein 8.7 g, fat 4.3 g, carbs 17.1 g.