Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake
Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is a warm, comforting dish that beautifully combines creamy cottage cheese and aromatic cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this bake features a golden-brown crust and soft interior, offering a cozy hug for your taste buds. Easy to prepare and customizable with fruits or toppings, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups large curd cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together cottage cheese, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Gently fold in the rolled oats to the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle extra cinnamon on top if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serve warm with fresh fruit or drizzled honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider folding in fruits like blueberries or diced apples. - To enhance sweetness without adding refined sugar, substitute part of the brown sugar with honey or maple syrup. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.