Description
Cottage cheese egg muffins bring protein-packed breakfast magic to morning tables with incredible ease. Savory, quick, and nutritious, these miniature delights deliver wholesome flavor you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (56 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) diced onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Liquid and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by coating thoroughly with cooking spray or olive oil at 375F (190C).
- Combine eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a blender, processing until achieving a uniform, silky consistency.
- Gently fold shredded cheese, diced bell peppers, chopped spinach, and minced onions into the liquid mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Carefully distribute the egg mixture into muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until the tops turn a delicate golden hue and the centers appear completely set.
- Allow the muffins to rest and slightly cool for 3-4 minutes within the tin, which helps them stabilize and makes removal easier.
- Serve immediately while warm for optimal flavor and texture, or refrigerate for convenient meal preparation throughout the week.
Notes
- Whip cottage cheese thoroughly to ensure a smooth, creamy texture without lumps for the most consistent egg muffins.
- Customize vegetable mix by swapping spinach and bell peppers with zucchini, kale, or mushrooms to keep the recipe versatile and exciting.
- Try protein additions like cooked bacon bits, diced ham, or crumbled sausage to boost nutritional value and add extra flavor layers.
- For dairy-free or lactose-intolerant diets, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu or dairy-free alternatives like almond-based cheese to maintain similar protein and texture profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 293 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 164 mg