Fluffy Egg Bites With Cottage Cheese
These fluffy egg bites are creamy with cottage cheese and customizable with your favorite veggies, making them a perfect, nutritious breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms)
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare a muffin tin by spraying it with cooking spray or lightly oiling it.
- Whisk the eggs until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Mix in the cottage cheese until well integrated.
- Add the shredded cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Fold in your choice of finely chopped vegetables.
- Fill each muffin tin cup about three-quarters full with the egg mixture.
- Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes until puffed and set.
- Cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin.
- Serve warm or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
These egg bites can be customized with various veggies and spices. Serve with a side of fruit or toast for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 186mg