Description
Savory cottage cheese egg bites bring protein-packed breakfast magic to morning tables with minimal effort. Creamy, herbed morsels deliver quick nutrition that satisfies hunger and delights taste buds in one delicious bite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Preparation:
- Cooking spray or olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare a muffin tin by lightly coating each cavity with cooking spray or olive oil, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Crack eggs into a spacious mixing bowl, then introduce cottage cheese and whisk vigorously until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate shredded cheese, diced bell peppers, chopped spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the egg mixture, stirring until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully distribute the egg blend into the prepared muffin tin, filling each compartment approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Position the muffin tin in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a set texture and a delicate golden hue on the surface.
- Remove the tin from the oven and let the egg bites rest for a few minutes, allowing them to slightly cool and firm up before gently extracting from the tin.
- Serve these protein-rich morsels either warm or at room temperature, perfect for a quick breakfast or nutritious snack on the move.
Notes
- Customize the mix-ins based on dietary preferences or available ingredients, like swapping bell peppers for mushrooms or adding crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, replace cottage cheese with silken tofu and use nutritional yeast instead of shredded cheese.
- Prep these egg bites ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, reheating quickly in the microwave for a fast breakfast or protein-packed snack.
- Use a silicone muffin pan for easier removal and less chance of sticking, ensuring your egg bites come out perfectly shaped every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 137 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg