Cottage Cheese Egg Bites
These Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a protein-packed, fluffy breakfast option perfect for a quick and healthy start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped spinach and diced bell peppers.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding cooked bacon bits or a pinch of smoked paprika before baking.