Fluffy Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins
Delicious and protein-packed muffins made with cottage cheese, cheddar, and spinach, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray or muffin liners
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with muffin liners.
- Whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl until well beaten.
- Add the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar, and grated parmesan, stirring until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped spinach, diced red bell pepper, and chives.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the egg mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the muffins are set and lightly golden.
- Allow them to cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy them warm or store in the refrigerator for later!
Notes
Make sure to whisk the eggs thoroughly for a fluffy texture. Feel free to switch out ingredients based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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