Description
Delicious and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a perfect breakfast or snack option. These fluffy, savory bites combine eggs, creamy cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, and melty shredded cheese, baked to golden perfection in muffin tins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 large Eggs
- 3 large Egg Whites
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese with Chives (low fat or full-fat)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 cup Spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheese (cheddar, Monterey jack, or Swiss)
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill or parsley (use if your cottage cheese is unflavored)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper liners and generously spray with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 7 large eggs and 3 large egg whites until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Whisk in 1 cup of dill cottage cheese (or regular cottage cheese with herbs if preferred), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the finely chopped red bell pepper and spinach along with 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped dill or parsley if using unflavored cottage cheese. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the veggies and herbs.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of shredded cheese such as cheddar, Monterey jack, or Swiss cheese to add richness and flavor.
- Evenly divide the egg mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for puffing during baking.
- Place the muffin tin on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Bake until the egg bites are set, puffed up, and lightly golden.
- Turn off the oven and leave the egg bites inside to cool down gradually for 20 minutes. This helps prevent cracking and settling. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely at room temperature. Note that the bites will deflate slightly as they cool.
- Once cooled, store the egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to one month. Thaw frozen bites in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- These bites are easy to prepare and freeze, making them a convenient meal.
- They can be customized with your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg