Cottage cheese breakfast bowls are a healthy and protein-packed way to start the day.
I’ve loved cottage cheese since before it was trendy! This savory bowl layers cottage cheese with fresh veggies, bacon (or sausage), and a jammy egg. Simply season and serve.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Tangy cottage cheese, salty bacon (or sausage), and crisp veggies offer a balanced flavor profile and satisfying texture.
- Skill Level: So easy! Once everything is prepped, even the kids can create their own bowls.
- Time-Saving Tip: Use pre-cooked bacon and hard-boiled eggs to save precious weekday morning minutes.
- Swaps: Replace the savory ingredients with a sweet selection of fruit, such as apples and berries, cinnamon, and homemade granola topped with a drizzle of honey.
Ingredient Tips for Breakfast Bowls
- Cottage Cheese: Use either large or small-curd here. For a creamy, whipped texture, whip it in a small blender or food processor until it’s light and airy.
- Egg: Hard-boil or lightly boil the eggs so the yolk stays rich and creamy (jammy eggs). To make a ‘jammy’ egg, boil the egg for about 7 minutes (see recipe notes).
- Meat: Crumbled bacon, sausage links, or leftover chicken or turkey add savory flavor. Omit the meat for a vegetarian bowl if desired.
- Veggies: Fresh avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and colorful bell peppers make up the color and crunch!
- Seasonings: Buy it or DIY everything bagel seasoning, and have extra leftover for a tasty dip. In a pinch, a ‘pinch of pepper’ works.
- Variations: Other great additions include sautéed mushrooms, roasted sweet potatoes, arugula, kale, spinach, or quartered Brussels sprouts. Alternatives to hot sauce are honey or a drizzle of cilantro lime dressing.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ avocado sliced
- ¼ cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced bell pepper any color
- ¼ cup cooked and crumbled bacon or breakfast sausage
- 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
- hot sauce or chili oil for drizzling, optional
- chopped fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a small saucepan with water and bring to a gentle simmer. Lower the egg in carefully and simmer for 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water and chill for 2 to 3 minutes before peeling.
- While the egg is chilling, add cottage cheese to a serving bowl and spread slightly with a spoon.
- Arrange avocado, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper and bacon or sausage around the bowl.
- Slice the egg in half and place on top.
- Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning and chives. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
If preparing ahead of time, you can use hardboiled eggs in place of jammy eggs or cook the egg and add it to the bowl just before serving.
Other great additions include sauteed mushrooms, roasted sweet potatoes, or a handful of arugula or spinach.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Breakfast
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I tried this recipe and the swap to savory ingredients. Both fantastic and my new fav breakfast.
So glad you enjoyed it, Julie!
I brought this to work today and it was amazing! Will keep this on rotation for sure!
So happy to hear that!
it was very delicious
keeping this recipe
So glad you enjoyed it, Janet!
love everything served but i am trying my best to eat cottage cheese…with this variety, it makes it easy! Thanks. I also like your suggestions for some alternatives
Jean, I’m so glad you’re enjoying everything! Thanks for giving it a try!