Description
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are fluffy, protein-packed delights perfect for breakfast or a snack. Easy to make and customizable, they provide a delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, baking powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gently fold in grated cheese and chopped spinach until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Let cool slightly before removing from the tin. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg bite (40g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - Customize by adding herbs or spices like garlic powder or chives. - For a twist, substitute cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or add diced bell peppers.