Cottage Cheese Egg Cups
A simple and delicious breakfast option that is both nutritious and easy to prepare. Perfect for meal prep or leisurely brunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs/spices (e.g., garlic powder, onion powder)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped spinach, diced bell peppers, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
- Grease a muffin tin generously with cooking spray or oil.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into each muffin cup, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg cups are set and lightly golden on top.
- Let them cool slightly in the tin before carefully removing the egg cups.
Notes
Store leftover cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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