Cheesy Muffin Tin Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Delicious and protein-packed egg bites made with cottage cheese, eggs, and your choice of vegetables, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 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 chopped vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, spinach, onions)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for greasing the muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare your muffin tin by greasing it generously.
- Mix the 6 large eggs in a large bowl until frothy.
- Add the cottage cheese and mix well until combined.
- Fold in the shredded cheese and chopped vegetables, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
These bites are great for meal prep and freeze well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: cheesy, egg bites, cottage cheese, breakfast, meal prep