Description
Delicious Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a protein-packed, wholesome breakfast option that combines creamy cottage cheese with flavorful cheeses and fresh vegetables. These baked egg bites are smooth, fluffy, and perfect for meal prep or a quick, nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach
Other
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Blend Egg Mixture: In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Blend until completely smooth and slightly frothy, ensuring a creamy texture for the egg bites.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the diced bell pepper, red onion, and chopped fresh spinach to add flavor and nutrition evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly pour the egg mixture into each cup of the prepared muffin tin, filling about three quarters full to allow space for rising without overflowing.
- Bake Egg Bites: Place the muffin tin on the center rack of the oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the egg bites are set in the center and have a light golden color on top, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the egg bites cool for 5 minutes. Use a knife to gently loosen around the edges and carefully remove each egg bite. Serve warm, or store for later use.
Notes
- For extra protein and flavor, add diced cooked bacon or turkey sausage to the mixture before baking.
- These egg bites can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds for a quick meal.
- Using silicone muffin molds can make removal easier and help prevent sticking.
