Description
Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake is a heartwarming dish that combines fluffy bread, juicy blueberries, and creamy cottage cheese for a delightful morning treat. This easy-to-make bake is perfect for brunch gatherings, filling your home with a comforting aroma while bringing friends and family together. Each bite offers a sweet explosion of flavor, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup large-curd cottage cheese (drained)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 cups day-old bread cubes
- 1/4 cup sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, sugar (if using), and cinnamon until smooth.
- Gently fold in the bread cubes until coated and allow them to soak for a few minutes.
- Carefully incorporate the blueberries into the mixture.
- Pour into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown on top. Let cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg