Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
These delightful egg bites are a wholesome fusion of cottage cheese, eggs, and your choice of flavorful ingredients, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, onions, etc.)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- Whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheese, diced vegetables, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin. Enjoy warm or store for meal prep!
Notes
These bites can be enjoyed warm or cool, and they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. They also freeze well for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg