Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a nutritious and flavorful twist on classic egg dishes, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or light lunches.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 large large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese Use high-quality cottage cheese for the best flavor.
- ½ cup shredded cheese Choose from cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss.
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup finely chopped vegetables Choose vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms.
- ½ cup cooked turkey bacon or chicken sausage Optional for added protein.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Grease a muffin tin or silicone muffin tray.
- In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, shredded cheese, milk, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and stir in chopped vegetables and any optional meat.
- Fill muffin cups about ¾ full with the mixture.
Cooking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and slightly golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin.
Notes
Store the egg bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.