Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
A delicious and easy recipe for protein-packed egg bites filled with cottage cheese and veggies, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 egg bites 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 cup chopped vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, etc.)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for the muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- Whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and your choice of chopped vegetables.
- 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 lightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin.
- Enjoy warm, or let them cool completely and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Customize with your favorite herbs or spices. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 186mg