Description
This potato cheddar chive bake is a protein-packed, meal-prep-friendly breakfast made with tender potatoes, blended eggs, cottage cheese, and sharp cheddar. Creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, it’s a homemade version of the popular coffee shop favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium russet potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
- 2/3 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease a square baking pan or muffin pan and place it on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add diced potato, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 12 minutes until tender. Add 1 tablespoon water halfway through if needed. Cool for 5 minutes.
- In a blender, combine eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, milk, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Blend 20–30 seconds until smooth. Stir in chopped chives.
- Spread cooked potatoes evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheddar over the potatoes.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the top, filling about 3/4 full. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until centers are set and tops appear dry. Do not overbake.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing or removing from pan.
Notes
- Blend the egg mixture well for a smoother, creamier texture.
- Do not overbake to prevent rubbery eggs.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months; reheat in microwave or air fryer.
- Substitute cauliflower for potatoes for a lower-carb version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (3 bites)
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 310 mg
