Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are the perfect way to kickstart your morning. These fluffy, savory muffins blend creamy cottage cheese and fresh eggs, resulting in a delightful combination that’s both nutritious and satisfying. Ideal for meal prep or brunch gatherings, these bites can be customized with your favorite veggies or cheeses. Bake them to perfection, and enjoy a deliciously easy breakfast that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs until frothy.
- Gently fold in cottage cheese, spinach, red bell pepper, and cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite (50g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg