Description
These savory cottage cheese egg bites are a protein-packed, cheesy delight that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack! With fluffy eggs, creamy cottage cheese, and your favorite shredded cheese, these bites are both satisfying and nutritious. Easy to customize with veggies or spices, they’re ideal for meal prep and busy mornings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- ¼ cup chopped spinach or other vegetables (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing the muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- Blend the Base Mixture
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add the Cheese and Veggies
- Pour the blended mixture into a bowl.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and chopped spinach or other vegetables.
- Fill and Bake
- Divide the mixture evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are set and slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve
- Let the egg bites cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin.
- Enjoy warm, or store for later!
Notes
- Customize it! Add cooked bacon bits, sautéed mushrooms, or diced bell peppers.
- Storage: Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Microwave for 30-45 seconds or warm in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American