Baked Cottage Cheese and Dill Omelet
A light, protein-packed baked breakfast omelet enhanced with fresh herbs.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Level
- Easy
- Heat
- Mild
- Region
- Anatolia
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free

Measures
1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted cottage cheese
- 1/2 bunch finely chopped dill
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp plain yogurtInstead: strained yogurt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.
Method
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small baking dish with olive oil.
- 2
In a deep bowl, whisk the eggs and yogurt until smooth.
- 3
Add the cottage cheese, chopped dill, baking powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
- 4
Pour the prepared mixture into the greased baking dish.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- 6
Slice and serve warm.
Note. You can enrich the aroma by adding finely chopped green onions or crushed garlic to the mixture.
Questions
Can I use another cheese instead of cottage cheese?
Yes, you can use feta or grated cheddar, but adjust the salt accordingly.
Can this omelet be prepared in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the mixture in the baking dish ahead and bake it directly in the morning.

