Description
These Delicious Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a quick, nutritious, and flavorful breakfast or snack option. Packed with protein from eggs and cottage cheese, complemented by fresh vegetables and cheddar cheese, they bake up golden and fluffy with a perfect savory taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Whisk Eggs: Crack the six large eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk them thoroughly until the yolks and whites are fully combined.
- Add Cottage Cheese: Stir in the cottage cheese until it is fully integrated with the eggs, ensuring an even mixture.
- Incorporate Cheddar Cheese: Add the shredded cheddar cheese and mix well to distribute the cheesy flavor evenly throughout the batter.
- Add Vegetables and Spices: Incorporate the chopped spinach, chopped red bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Stir these ingredients thoroughly to combine.
- Prepare Baking Powder Mixture: Mix the baking powder with a small splash of water in a separate small bowl, then stir this mixture into the egg batter to help the bites rise slightly.
- Add Olive Oil and Final Stir: Pour in the olive oil and stir until the entire mixture is smooth and cohesive.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the egg mixture evenly among the muffin tin cups, filling each almost to the top but leaving a little room for rising.
- Bake Egg Bites: Bake the egg bites for 18 to 20 minutes or until they are golden brown and set in the center.
- Cool and Remove: Allow the egg bites to cool in the tin for about five minutes. Then run a knife around the edges of each cup carefully and remove the egg bites to serve.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen spinach for convenience; if frozen, thaw and drain excess water before using.
- For variety, substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella or pepper jack.
- These egg bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be reheated quickly in the microwave.
- To make these bites keto-friendly, ensure the cheeses used are full-fat and avoid adding any sugar-containing ingredients.
- Greasing the muffin tin well or using silicone muffin cups helps prevent sticking and makes removal easier.
