Description
These cottage cheese egg bites are creamy, savory, and light, making for a quick breakfast or protein-rich snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup diced vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for the muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth. Stir in the shredded cheese, diced vegetables, and salt and pepper until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Place the tin in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes or until the egg bites are set and slightly golden on top.
- Let the egg bites cool in the tin for a few minutes, then remove them and serve warm.
Notes
For a creamy center, serve warm. These bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 280mg