Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Delicious and versatile egg bites made with cottage cheese, eggs, and your choice of vegetables.
- 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 (like bell peppers, spinach, or onions)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing the muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined, creating a creamy mixture.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and diced vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture into the greased muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the egg bites are set and lightly golden.
- Let them cool before gently removing from the tin. Serve warm or refrigerate for later.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 200mg