Ingredients
2 cups small-curd cottage cheese, well-drained
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese, divided
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and cook sliced onions, stirring often, until caramelized (20–25 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, cornstarch, and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Stir in half of the Gruyère and thyme.
- Fold caramelized onions into the mixture, then pour into the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle remaining Gruyère on top.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until golden and set.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Drain cottage cheese well to avoid excess moisture.
- Swap Gruyère with Swiss, Fontina, or cheddar for variety.
- Add spinach, mushrooms, or a splash of cream for richness.
- For a crust, press breadcrumbs or crushed crackers into the dish before adding the filling.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze in slices for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
