Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a delightful and nutritious way to kickstart your day or enjoy as a quick snack. These protein-packed bites combine creamy cottage cheese and fluffy eggs, making them both satisfying and flavorful. Perfect for meal prep, they can be customized to your taste with various ingredients such as vegetables or different cheeses. With only 30 minutes from prep to plate, these versatile egg bites are an ideal choice for busy mornings or brunch gatherings. Whether you enjoy them warm straight from the oven or reheated during the week, Cottage Cheese Egg Bites promise to be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup cooked bacon bits
- 7 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs until well combined.
- Stir in the bacon bits, cottage cheese, shredded Colby jack cheese, salt, and black pepper.
- Spray a non-stick muffin pan with cooking oil.
- Evenly distribute the egg mixture into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Place a pan of water on the lower rack of the oven for steam and bake for 23–25 minutes.
- Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Allow cooling for a few minutes before removing from the pan and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg