Description
These Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a delicious, protein-packed breakfast option that’s easy to make and customize with your favorite veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup diced vegetables (like bell peppers, spinach, or onions)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing the muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese and diced vegetables, then season with salt and pepper.
- Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with the mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and set in the center.
- Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or serving plate.
Notes
You can make these bites ahead of time and store them in the fridge, or freeze them for later use. They reheat well in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: breakfast, egg bites, cottage cheese, protein, savory, easy recipe