Cottage Cheese Egg Bites Recipe
Delicious and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bites that are perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack. These egg bites are creamy, fluffy, and customizable with your choice of vegetables and optional meats, baked to perfection in a muffin tin for easy portion control.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 egg bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss)
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Add-ins
- ½ cup finely chopped vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms)
- Optional: ½ cup cooked turkey bacon or chicken sausage
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the egg bites.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a muffin tin or silicone muffin tray thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Vegetables and Meat: Pour the blended mixture into a bowl and fold in the finely chopped vegetables and optional cooked turkey bacon or chicken sausage evenly.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Pour the mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for expansion while baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and slightly golden on top.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bites cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm or store for later use.
Notes
- You can substitute the shredded cheese with your favorite varieties or use a cheese blend for more flavor.
- Feel free to customize with different vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, or kale.
- Make sure the optional meat is fully cooked before adding it to the mixture.
- Cottage cheese can be substituted with ricotta cheese for a slightly different texture.
- Egg bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, Healthy Breakfast, Protein Snack, Low Carb Egg Bites, Make Ahead Breakfast
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