Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Cottage cheese egg bites are a protein-packed delight, blending creamy cottage cheese with fresh veggies for a satisfying breakfast or snack that’s easy to prepare and customize.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil or cooking spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin with olive oil or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, bell peppers, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into each muffin cup until about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and set; they should spring back when touched.
- Allow the bites to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in herbs like chives or parsley. Customize by adding other vegetables such as mushrooms or zucchini. These bites freeze well; reheat in the microwave when needed.
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