Description
Delicious and versatile Cottage Cheese Egg Bites perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, packed with protein and customizable with your favorite add-ins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup spinach (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Your Muffin Pan: Grease a standard-sized muffin tin with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Mix the Eggs and Cottage Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined.
- Add in the Cheese and Veggies: Fold in your shredded cheese, spinach, and diced bell peppers (if using).
- Season Generously: Sprinkle in some salt and pepper.
- Pour the Mixture into the Muffin Tin: Fill each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed up and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let your egg bites cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before removing them.
- Enjoy: Serve warm or store in the fridge for later.
Notes
These bites can be customized with different veggies and cheese to suit your taste. They can also be made ahead and stored in the fridge for easy reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese, Egg Bites, Breakfast, Healthy Snacks, Comfort Food