Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake
Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Bake is a delightful, warm dish that perfectly balances sweet, tart apples with creamy cottage cheese and aromatic cinnamon. This easy-to-make bake is ideal for breakfast, dessert, or even a midnight snack. As it bakes, your kitchen will fill with an inviting aroma, and each bite offers a satisfying fusion of flavors and textures that everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 cups peeled and diced Granny Smith apples
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Toss the diced apples in a bowl with brown sugar and cinnamon until evenly coated.
- In another bowl, mix together cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold the apple mixture into the cottage cheese mixture until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Swap Granny Smith apples for pears or add nuts like walnuts for extra crunch. Experiment with spices such as nutmeg or cardamom for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.