My Cozy Cottage Cheese Adventures (Print Version)
Dive into my messy, heartwarming journey with cottage cheese—from kitchen disasters to comforting bowls of creamy goodness. It's more than a recipe; it's a love story (with a few burnt bits).
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ The Star
01 -
16 oz full-fat cottage cheese
02 -
2 large eggs
→ Flavor Bomb Squad
03 -
2 cloves garlic, minced (or more!)
04 -
1/2 small onion, chopped
05 -
1 tsp paprika
06 -
1/2 tsp cumin
07 -
Salt and pepper to taste
08 -
Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, chives)
→ The Secret Weapon
09 -
5 oz fresh spinach
→ The Fun Part
10 -
Everything bagel seasoning
11 -
Avocado, sliced
12 -
Cherry tomatoes, halved
13 -
Fried egg
# Instructions:
01 -
Sauté the minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
02 -
Add the chopped onions and sauté until soft and translucent.
03 -
Toss in the spinach and cook until wilted.
04 -
Gently stir in the cottage cheese and eggs.
05 -
Add paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
06 -
Simmer until the eggs are cooked and the cottage cheese is heated through.
# Notes:
01 -
Don’t be afraid to experiment with spices! My grandma's trick for creamy cottage cheese? A splash of milk. If you're out of spinach, kale works too (just cook it a little longer). A dollop of sour cream on top is pure heaven.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Large skillet
02 -
spatula
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 250
Total Fat: 15g
Total Carbohydrate: 10g
Protein: 25g