Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Delicious and nutritious egg bites made with cottage cheese and customizable vegetables. 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)
- 1/2 cup diced vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, onions)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or muffin liners
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin by greasing it with cooking spray or lining it with muffin liners.
- Whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs until you have a smooth mixture.
- Mix in the shredded cheese, diced vegetables, salt, and pepper, ensuring everything is well-combined.
- Pour the mixture into the 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 slightly golden on top.
- Allow the bites to cool for a few minutes before gently removing them from the tin. Serve warm, or store for later!
Notes
Customize the vegetables and cheeses to fit your taste. These bites freeze well; just store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg