Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a nutritious, protein-packed breakfast or snack option, easy to prepare and endlessly customizable.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
12 Large Eggs
1 cup Cottage Cheese (small curd)
1/2 cup Shredded Cheese
1 cup Fresh Spinach (chopped)
1/2 cup Bell Pepper (diced)
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Cooking Spray as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray
- In a large bowl, whisk together the 12 large eggs until fully combined and slightly frothy
- Add the cottage cheese, shredded cheese, chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the whisked eggs
- Gently fold all the ingredients together until evenly mixed
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the egg bites are set and golden brown around the edges
- Allow to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before carefully removing the egg bites
- Serve warm or allow to cool completely before storing
Notes
Use silicone muffin liners for easier removal, and ensure any added vegetables are pre-cooked and drained.
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