High-Protein Cottage Cheese and Onion Bake Recipe
A savory, protein-packed casserole blending cottage cheese with caramelized onions and Gruyère. Creamy, sliceable, and deeply flavorful, this baked dish offers a balanced mix of creamy texture, onion sweetness, and nutty cheese.
Ingredients
- Small-curd cottage cheese, well-drained
- 1 (24 oz) container or 2 cups
- Large yellow onions
- 2
- Large eggs
- 3
- Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon
- Shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup (3/4 cup + 1/4 cup)
- Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon
- Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 9x13-inch baking dish
- Thinly slice onions, sauté with 1 tsp butter in a large skillet over low heat for 25-30 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden
- Drain cottage cheese thoroughly using a fine mesh strainer for at least 1 hour
- In a blender or large bowl, puree cottage cheese until smooth
- Beat in eggs, cornstarch, thyme, salt, and pepper until fully combined
- Spread half the blended cottage cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish
- Sprinkle 3/4 cup Gruyère evenly over the base
- Pour remaining cottage cheese mixture on top
- Dot with remaining 1/4 cup Gruyère and bake for 1 hour
- Let rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before slicing
Notes
Drain cottage cheese for longer (up to 2 hours) for firmer texture
Use Emmental or Swiss cheese as Gruyère substitute
Room temperature eggs blend smoother into cottage cheese
For best sliceability, let cool completely before serving
Use Emmental or Swiss cheese as Gruyère substitute
Room temperature eggs blend smoother into cottage cheese
For best sliceability, let cool completely before serving
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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