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Cottage cheese casserole: The breakfast game-changer you need

Breakfast casserole? Definitely give it a try
Breakfast casserole? Definitely give it a try
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14 September 2024 18:06

Casserole for breakfast? Who has time for that, right? Think again! This recipe will change your mind. The casserole will be ready quickly, and a warm meal to start the day will instantly brighten your mood.

Cottage cheese is often chosen for breakfast. Usually, we eat it with fresh vegetables, radishes, or tomatoes. It's a great option, but you can turn the cheese into a casserole when the mornings get colder. More work? Not necessarily. The dish is easy to prepare, nutritious, and can be modified.

Always in the fridge

Cottage cheese, also known as white cheese, is one of the best breakfast choices. Dieticians confirm this because it's a great source of protein. The selection of cottage cheeses in stores is huge. When shopping, we can consider both classic cottage cheeses and homogenised cheeses, and also cottage cheese. And it's the latter that's the basis for this breakfast casserole. It's worth having it in the fridge. Cottage cheese casserole is an excellent option for a healthy and filling meal that has few calories and does not contain flour.

Never gets boring

Cottage cheese casserole is a dish that you could eat almost every day. It doesn't get boring because we have many add-ons that are easy to switch. It's an excellent alternative to traditional, more calorific breakfasts. There's also a good chance that children will like it.

Cottage cheese casserole — recipe

Ingredients:

  • 300 grams cottage cheese,
  • 3 eggs,
  • 60 grams bell pepper,
  • 60 grams mushrooms,
  • half a bunch of chives,
  • 30 grams cheese (mozzarella or cheddar),
  • optional: any deli meat,
  • salt and pepper to taste,
  • favourite spices: basil, oregano, parsley, dill, Herbes de Provence, granulated garlic, sweet or hot paprika, chili flakes (dried or fresh).

Preparation:

  1. Cut the bell pepper into strips or small cubes. Cut the mushrooms as desired. Finely chop the chives.
  2. Mix the cottage cheese with the eggs, chopped vegetables, spices, and grated cheese.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a heatproof dish and bake in the oven preheated to 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Serve warm, for example, with a slice of rye bread.
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