Description
These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a protein-packed and flavorful breakfast option that can be made ahead for busy mornings. They are light, fluffy, and customizable with your favorite mix-ins.
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
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup finely chopped vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms)
- ½ cup cooked turkey bacon or chicken sausage (optional)
Instructions
- Set Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a muffin tin or use a silicone muffin tray.
- Blend Egg Mixture: In a blender, mix eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and stir in chopped vegetables and cooked meat (if using).
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the mixture evenly into 12 muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until set and slightly golden on top.
- Rest and Serve: Let the egg bites rest for 5 minutes before removing them from the tin. Serve warm or store for later.
Notes
- You can customize these egg bites with your favorite vegetables and meats.
- These egg bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, Breakfast, Make-Ahead Breakfast, Protein-packed, Easy Breakfast Recipe
