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Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake

A warm, slightly tangy casserole filled with nourishing oats and blueberries, perfect for busy mornings or cozy brunches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1/3 cup milk (dairy or any plant milk)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries If frozen, do not thaw
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Optional — brightens the flavor
  • 1-2 tablespoons sliced almonds or chopped walnuts Optional topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs lightly. Add cottage cheese, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla. Whisk until mostly smooth — some cottage cheese curds are fine.
  3. Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest (if using). Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes so the oats soften slightly.
  4. Gently fold in the blueberries, reserving a few for the top if you like a prettier finish.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle the reserved blueberries and nuts on top if using.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
  7. Let cool for 8–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a drizzle of extra maple syrup, a dollop of yogurt, or a pat of butter.

Notes

Baking tip: If the edges brown too fast, tent loosely with foil after 20 minutes to prevent over-browning while the center finishes cooking. For make-ahead, assemble in the dish, cover, and refrigerate overnight.