Description
Simple baked egg bites made with cottage cheese for a protein-rich snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Optional mix-ins (e.g., chopped spinach, diced ham)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin well.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Blend until completely smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and any optional mix-ins.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the centers are set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing them.
Notes
- For easier removal, line the muffin tin cups with silicone liners.
- These bites store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- You can substitute cottage cheese with ricotta cheese for a slightly different texture.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: cottage cheese, egg bites, baked eggs, protein snack, muffin tin eggs, low carb