Description
Golden Starbucks Potato Chive Bake delivers creamy comfort with rustic charm. Crisp edges, herbal notes, and rich potato goodness invite comfort seekers to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups peeled, diced potatoes (½-inch cubes)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- ½ cup finely chopped spinach (packed)
- ¾ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Create a flavor base by gently sautéing diced potatoes and onions in olive oil over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper until they become tender and slightly golden, approximately 20 minutes.
- Prepare the baking environment by preheating the oven to 350°F and carefully lining an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Craft a creamy foundation by whisking eggs and cottage cheese together until smooth, then incorporate paprika and mustard powder to enhance the flavor profile with subtle warmth and depth.
- Merge the sautéed vegetables with the egg mixture, folding in cheddar cheese, fresh chives, and delicate spinach leaves, adjusting seasoning to taste with additional salt and pepper.
- Transfer the harmonious mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly to ensure consistent cooking and an attractive presentation.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and a firm, set texture that indicates perfect doneness.
- Allow the potato chive bake to rest and settle for 15 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps stabilize the structure and makes cutting into clean squares easier.
- Serve immediately while warm for optimal flavor and texture, or refrigerate for later enjoyment, knowing the dish maintains its delicious qualities when reheated.
Notes
- Customize the potato texture by parboiling before sautéing for extra crispiness and faster cooking.
- Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or ricotta for different protein and tang profiles.
- Consider using sweet potatoes or mix potato varieties for enhanced nutritional value and flavor complexity.
- Make this dish vegetarian-friendly by ensuring all cheese is rennet-free and adding extra vegetables like roasted bell peppers or zucchini for more substance
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg