Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Bake: A Cozy, Delicious Twist for Fall
A delightful and comforting pumpkin cottage cheese bake perfect for the fall season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, and rolled oats.
- Add in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, stirring until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set and lightly browned.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added sweetness, consider topping with a drizzle of maple syrup.
- This dish can be served warm or cold, making it versatile for any meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg