Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites offer a delightful and nutritious start to your day, combining fluffy eggs with creamy cottage cheese for a high-protein breakfast that's easy to customize and prepare.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 large large eggs
- 8 oz full-fat cottage cheese You can use low-fat cottage cheese, but the texture might differ.
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese Gruyère, Cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack (or a combination)
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- Raw chopped vegetables (optional) e.g., onion, scallions, bell pepper, or spinach (or a combination)
- Cooked chopped vegetables (optional) e.g., mushrooms, broccoli, roasted red pepper, or cauliflower
- Finely chopped herbs (optional) e.g., basil, parsley, chives, or cilantro
- Dashes of hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Bring 3 cups of water to a simmer and coat a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper. Blend for 8-10 seconds until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into the muffin cups, filling them about ¾ full. If using optional mix-ins, add them now and stir gently. Top each cup with the remaining cheese.
Baking
- Place the muffin pan on a sheet pan. Pour the simmering water into the sheet pan to cover the bottom of the muffin cups. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the egg bites are set and lightly golden.
- Allow the bites to cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin pan.
Notes
For best results, use fresh eggs and quality cottage cheese. Customize with different vegetables and herbs, avoiding overly wet ingredients that can alter texture. Check for doneness a few minutes early as oven temperatures vary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgSugar: 1g