If you're looking for egg dinner recipes, these Ukrainian Style Eggs have all the virtues of loaded perogies but they are easier, faster, healthier, and completely versatile. They can be scrambled, fried (to your liking), or baked and loaded with your choice of toppings.
If you love perogies and eggs, then you're going to love these Ukrainian Style Eggs! They are a great way to get your perogy fix while eating healthy eggs for dinner or breakfast (that are also WW friendly!)
Jump to:
- 🥘 Ingredient Notes
- 📖 Variations & Substitutions
- 🔪How to Make Ukrainian Style Eggs: Stovetop Fried or Scrambled.
- 🔪How to Make Sheet Pan (Baked) Ukrainian Style Eggs
- Expert Recipe Tips
- 👪 Serving Size
- 🔢WW Points
- 🥗 What to serve with Ukrainian Eggs
- 🌡️Storage
- ❔ Recipe FAQs
- 🥟More Pierogi Recipes!
- 📋Ukrainian Style Eggs Recipe
Looking for more Ukrainian breakfasts? Give my Ukrainian Breakfast Hash and my Ukrainian Breakfast Sandwich a try!
🥘 Ingredient Notes
One of the best things about this recipe is that it's versatile! You can add toppings like fried onion, bacon bits, sour cream, dill, sauerkraut, and dry cottage cheese to your liking. So, if you're looking for eggs and sauerkraut recipes, you'll love this one!
- Sharp/Old cheddar cheese. I use low-fat/light.
- Bacon bits. If you can, buy "real" bacon bits- they taste much better! Or cook up bacon and chop it yourself. Costco's precooked bacon is ideal for this. It's quick to cook in the microwave and much less messy!
- Butter. I prefer to use unsalted butter, as the amount of salt in salted butter varies by brand. You can always add salt to your dish afterwards.
- Eggs. Large eggs are ideal for this recipe, as they offer the best balance of yolk and white.
- Sauerkraut. Canned or jarred sauerkraut is near other canned vegetables and pickled items. Some stores carry fresh or refrigerated sauerkraut near the deli or produce section. You can use plain or wine sauerkraut if you can't find plain. Wine sauerkraut is a little sweeter than regular sauerkraut. Make sure it's drained well and the liquid is squeezed out BEFORE you measure.
- Dry curd cottage cheese. Dry curd cottage cheese is the same as American-Style Farmer's Cheese, which is essentially cottage cheese that has been pressed to remove water. It's a variant of cottage cheese, made by pressing the whey from the curds (compared to just draining). It has a firmer texture than cottage cheese because of the lower moisture content and is cut into curds, drained, and pressed, creating a drier texture. I use this type of cheese in my Potato and Cottage Cheese Perogies, so it made sense to use it on Ukrainian eggs.* We typically refer to it as Dry Cottage Cheese or Dry Curd Cheese in Canada.
*Please see recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantities
📖 Variations & Substitutions
Like eating loaded pierogies, but healthier, faster, and easier, these Ukrainian-style eggs can be made to your liking- fried, baked, or scrambled!
- Poached egg: You could top a poached egg with these toppings
- Fresh herbs: I use fresh dill, but you could use dried dill as a substitute
- Hot sauce: Add hot sauce ( I recommend sriracha), if you like
Recently, my family instituted a weekly egg night, where we have egg recipes for dinner in order to cut down on the grocery bill, while still saving time, eating healthy, and getting our protein.
The point was to make it economical, using what we had in the house and not having to go buy a bunch of extra groceries. So, I've had to get pretty creative. These Ukrainian-style eggs are next level and by far, my favorite creative egg recipe.
Obviously, you don't have to be Ukrainian to love perogies, and the same goes for these loaded perogy eggs.
🔪How to Make Ukrainian Style Eggs: Stovetop Fried or Scrambled.
- Step 1: Heat a frying pan to medium, add butter and chopped onion, cook until lightly browned - about 5 - 7 minutes.
- Step 2: In a separate frying pan, over medium heat, add eggs; cook them to your liking (fried or scrambled)
- Step 3: When eggs are cooked to your liking, reduce heat to low, add cheddar cheese, cover with a lid, and cook until melted (about 2-3 minutes)
- Step 4: Remove from the pan and add fried onions. Add bacon bits, sauerkraut, and dry curd cottage cheese, if desired. Garnish with sour cream and dill.
🔪How to Make Sheet Pan (Baked) Ukrainian Style Eggs
PREP: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F/204 degrees C.. Prepare a 9X11 sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Step 1: Carefully crack eggs into the sheet pan. Try to spread them out the best you can, but they will go where they want to go, so don't worry.
- Step 2: Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over eggs.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, heat a frying pan to medium, add butter and chopped onion, cook until lightly browned - about 5 - 7 minutes.
- Step 4: Bake eggs for 7-10 minutes. * If you like the yolks a little firmer, then cook for longer (you will need to keep an eye on it) emove from oven and add bacon bits, fried onion, and sauerkraut and dry curd cottage cheese, as desired. Serve immediately
Expert Recipe Tips
- Dry Cottage Cheese (aka Farmers' Cheese). You can find dry curd cottage cheese at most grocery stores. I have found it at Co-op, Superstore, and Safeway
- Use room temperature eggs for more even cooking: Letting your eggs sit out for 15-20 minutes before cooking can help them cook more evenly, especially when baking them on a sheet pan.
- Grate your own cheese for better melt and flavor: Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting smoothly. Freshly grated sharp cheddar melts better and tastes richer.
- Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to prevent soggy eggs: Even a little excess liquid from sauerkraut can affect texture. Squeeze it out between paper towels or in a fine mesh sieve before measuring.
- Don't overcrowd the sheet pan: If you're doubling the recipe or using more eggs, split them between two pans to prevent uneven cooking and yolk spreading.
- Scramble gently for creamy texture: If scrambling, cook low and slow, stirring gently to get soft, custardy eggs that pair well with the tangy toppings.
- Add toppings just before serving to maintain texture: Bacon, cottage cheese, and sauerkraut can soften if left on hot eggs too long. Add them right before serving for the best contrast.
- Finish with a quick broil for extra melted cheese: For the baked version, pop the eggs under the broiler for 1 minute after adding toppings for a golden, melty finish-just watch closely to avoid burning.
I've started making easier dinners, especially on busy weeknights when I'm running from work to home and back out to kids' activities in the evenings! And trust me, this is an easy way to get a delicious and easy weeknight dinner on the table!
🥚Ukrainian Breakfast or Breakfast for dinner!
I eat eggs for breakfast daily, but growing up on fried egg sandwiches, I've always loved eating them for lunch and dinner too. And since I also grew up on perogies, these Ukrainian-style eggs are the ultimate comfort food.
You can eat these Ukrainian breakfast eggs fried, baked, or scrambled! If you're looking for delicious egg dishes for dinner or breakfast, this is for you!
👪 Serving Size
This eggs and sauerkraut dinner recipe serves 8. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.
🔢WW Points
This recipe is only 2 WW points (using half the fat cheddar cheese).
🥗 What to serve with Ukrainian Eggs
Serve this healthy egg dinner recipe with healthy sides like cut-up vegetables, a side salad, Strawberry Spinach Pecan Salad, Skinny Coleslaw, . It also goes well with my Quick Cucumber Kimchi (shown below) and WW Cloud Bread!
If you're having it for breakfast, try it with my Air Fryer Turkey Sausages and Old Fashioned Fruit Salad (with Honey Lime Dressing)
🌡️Storage
Store these eggs in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days. These ingredients do not stand up to freezing.
To Reheat: Heat (covered) in the microwave for approximately 20-30 seconds.
❔ Recipe FAQs
Regular cottage cheese has much higher moisture content, which can make the dish watery. If you can't find dry curd, press regular cottage cheese through a fine sieve or cheesecloth to remove as much liquid as possible before using.
Overcooking eggs, especially in the oven, can make them rubbery. Keep a close eye during the last few minutes and remove them from heat once the whites are set but the yolks are still slightly runny (unless you prefer firmer yolks.
You can prep the toppings (such as frying onions, cooking bacon, and shredding cheese) in advance and store them in the fridge. However, it's best to cook the eggs fresh right before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Simply omit the bacon bits and ensure your cheese and butter are vegetarian. You can add extra sautéed onions, mushrooms, or even plant-based bacon alternatives for more depth.
So, if you are looking for recipes for easy sauerkraut and eggs, creative egg recipes, Ukrainian Breakfast recipes, and a quick meal the entire family will love, then give this Ukrainian style eggs recipe a try. And if you want more eggs for dinner recipes, try my Easy Sheet Pan Huevos Rancheros (shown below) or my Mexican Sheet Pan Eggs!
🥟More Pierogi Recipes!
Did your family❤️this recipe? Did you know that commenting and⭐rating recipes is one of the best ways to support your favorite recipe creators? If you LOVED this recipe, please comment and rate it in the recipe card or share photos on social media using the hashtag #foodmeanderings or tagging @foodmeanderings !
📋Ukrainian Style Eggs Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- ⅓ cup sharp cheddar cheese * I use low-fat/light
- ¼ cup bacon bits
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup sauerkraut, drained and chopped
- ¼ cup dry curd cottage cheese
Garnish (optional)
- fresh dill * can substitute dried dill
- sour cream
Instructions
- Heat a frying pan to medium, add butter and chopped onion, cook until light browned - about 5 - 7 minutes.
Stove top: Fried or scrambled
- In a separate frying pan, add eggs; cook them to your liking (fried or scrambled)
- When eggs are cooked to your liking, reduce heat to low, add cheddar cheese, cover with a lid and cook until melted (about 2-3 minutes)
- Remove from pan and add fried onion.
- Add bacon bits, sauerkraut and dry curd cottage cheese, if desired.
Baked (Sheet Pan)
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F/204 degrees C. Prepare a 9X11 sheet pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Carefully crack eggs into the sheet pan. Try to spread them out the best you can, but they will go where they want to go so don't worry.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over eggs.
- Bake eggs for 8-10 minutes. * If you like the yolks a little firmer, then cook for longer (you will need to keep an eye on it)
- Remove from oven and add bacon bits, fried onion, and sauerkraut and dry curd cottage cheese, as desired. Serve immediately.
Garnish
- Garnish with sour cream and dill (fresh or dried), if desired.
Notes
-
- Dry Curd Cottage Cheese. You can find dry curd cottage cheese at most grocery stores. I have found it at Co-op, Superstore, and Safeway
-
- Use room temperature eggs for more even cooking: Letting your eggs sit out for 15-20 minutes before cooking can help them cook more evenly, especially when baking them on a sheet pan.
-
- Grate your own cheese for better melt and flavor: Pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting smoothly. Freshly grated sharp cheddar melts better and tastes richer.
-
- Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to prevent soggy eggs: Even a little excess liquid from sauerkraut can affect texture. Squeeze it out between paper towels or in a fine mesh sieve before measuring.
-
- Don't overcrowd the sheet pan: If you're doubling the recipe or using more eggs, split them between two pans to prevent uneven cooking and yolk spreading.
-
- Scramble gently for creamy texture: If scrambling, cook low and slow, stirring gently to get soft, custardy eggs that pair well with the tangy toppings.
-
- Add toppings just before serving to maintain texture: Bacon, cottage cheese, and sauerkraut can soften if left on hot eggs too long. Add them right before serving for the best contrast.
-
- Finish with a quick broil for extra melted cheese: For the baked version, pop the eggs under the broiler for 1 minute after adding toppings for a golden, melty finish-just watch closely to avoid burning.
Julian Watts
Hi, I desire to subscribe for this post to obtain most up-to-date updates, so where can i do it please help.
Terri Gilson
Hi Julian,
I’m glad you liked what you saw! You will receive a confirmation email shortly. Thanks
Colleen
We often have egg night at our house, too. So I'm so happy to see this recipe. It will be great to try something different and this looks delicious, Terri!
Leanne
We eat a lot of eggs in our house! I love your idea of a weekly egg night. They're filling, versatile and delicious. We always have them on hand and they are quite economical. I'll have to add this egg recipe to the dinner rotation!
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Leanne - I hope you enjoy it in the egg rotation!
Joss
I love how loaded these eggs are, and the step by step pictures are really helpful!
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Joss. Glad the photos helped !
Krissy Allori
My family loves eggs for dinner so I was super excited to find this recipe. It was different than anything I had ever made and will certainly be made again!
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Krissy - glad to hear that!
Angela
I am such a pierogi lover and I can't wait for this recipe! All of those delicious flavors, it's pure perfection. Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Terri Gilson
If you are a pierogi lover, then you'll love these enjoy!
Jacqueline Meldrum
I've never heard of these before, but I bet these are popular.
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Jacqueline. Yes, they are super popular in my house!
Heidy L. McCallum
Totally excited to make this recipe. I have never tasted them Ukrainian-style so this is awesome! I love eggs for dinner and they are just so budget-friendly. Thanks for a great idea that is low cost but exotic!
Terri Gilson
Thanks, Heidy. Yes, I love that they are budget-friendly too! Enjoy...
Sylvie
The perfect easy and quick dinner or lunch idea! Love that you added sauerkraut and cottage cheese, it is such an original egg topping idea!
Terri Gilson
Yes, if you love sauerkraut and dry cottage cheese, this is the perfect lunch or dinner. But even if you don't, you can customize the toppings. Enjoy!