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Cottage Cheese Egg Bites: Delicious, Easy Recipe Today!

Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a delicious and easy recipe perfect for breakfast or a snack, packed with protein and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until well beaten.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
  6. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg biteCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 300mgSugar: 2g

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.

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