Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Delicious and nutritious egg bites packed with cottage cheese and your favorite vegetables, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, onions, etc.)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- Whisk together the eggs in a large bowl until well blended. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Incorporate the cottage cheese into the eggs, mixing well.
- Mix in the shredded cheese and chopped vegetables.
- Fill the muffin cups about 3/4 full with the egg mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.
- Cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days; reheat in the microwave or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 210mg