Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a delicious and easy recipe perfect for breakfast or a snack, packed with protein and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until well beaten.
- Add the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced bell peppers, green onions, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using) to the eggs. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow the egg bites to cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm or let cool completely and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For added flavor, try mixing in cooked bacon, sausage, or spinach.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like feta or mozzarella for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg