Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Delightful and nutritious egg bites packed with cottage cheese, cheese, and your favorite vegetables, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup diced vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, onions, etc.)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- Whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs in a large bowl until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheese, diced vegetables, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and slightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
- Serve warm or store in the refrigerator for easy reheating throughout the week.
Notes
Use any mix of vegetables or cheeses that you love. Perfect for utilizing leftover veggies and making meal prep easy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 186mg