Description
Delicious and protein-packed cottage cheese egg bites that are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. These fluffy, savory bites combine eggs, creamy cottage cheese, melty shredded cheese, and your choice of fresh vegetables, baked to golden perfection in a muffin tin.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar or mozzarella)
Vegetables & Seasonings
- 1 cup diced vegetables (such as bell peppers, spinach, or onions)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or herbs (basil or oregano, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for even baking.
- Beat Eggs: In a mixing bowl, whisk the 6 large eggs thoroughly until the yolks and whites are fully combined and slightly frothy for a fluffy texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Add 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 cup shredded cheese, 1 cup diced vegetables, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or herbs (if using). Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or a bit of oil to prevent the egg bites from sticking.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for expansion.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the egg bites are fully set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool & Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the egg bites to cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to swap vegetables based on preference or seasonality, such as mushrooms or tomatoes.
- Use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese depending on your dietary needs.
- These egg bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.
- Add cooked bacon or sausage for a non-vegetarian version.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure that all seasonings and cheeses are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 egg bites
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
Keywords: cottage cheese egg bites, healthy breakfast, protein bites, baked egg muffins, low fat breakfast, easy egg recipes
