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Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Convenient and customizable egg bites packed with protein, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Egg Mixture
  • 6 large large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
  • 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (like bell peppers, spinach, or onions) Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray or oil for greasing the muffin tin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, and salt and pepper until well combined.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheese and chopped vegetables.
  4. Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
  2. Allow to cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

These egg bites can be served warm or packed for lunch. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for longer storage. To reheat, pop them in the microwave.

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