Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
These cheesy muffin tin egg bites are packed with protein and veggies, making them a versatile and satisfying snack or meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- 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 (spinach, bell peppers, onions)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or muffin liners
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a muffin tin by greasing it with cooking spray or lining it with muffin liners.
- Whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs until they are fully combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheese, diced vegetables, salt, and pepper until well-mixed.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and slightly golden on top.
- Allow the bites to cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the tin. Enjoy warm or store for later!
Notes
These egg bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 4-5 days or frozen for longer storage. They can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg