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Irresistible Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake


  • Author: chef-caterina
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful and nutritious bake combining creamy cottage cheese with earthy pumpkin and warm spices, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, oats, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla extract, and eggs.
  3. Mix until perfectly combined, ensuring that the cottage cheese is nicely blended into the pumpkin mixture.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish and smooth out the top.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is set and golden brown.
  6. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For a nuttier flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg