cottage cheese egg bites
Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a wholesome and nutritious breakfast option that combines cottage cheese, eggs, and your favorite veggies. These delightful bites are easy to prepare, packed with protein, and perfect for meal prep. Enjoy them fresh or store them for a quick grab-and-go breakfast.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 muffin tin or silicone molds
- 1 oven
- 1 cooking spray or oil
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers Any color
- ¼ cup chopped spinach
- ¼ cup shredded cheese Cheddar or your choice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder Optional
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder Optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease the muffin tin or silicone molds with cooking spray or oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and eggs. Use a whisk to mix until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped bell peppers, spinach, shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings you desire.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin or molds, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before gently running a knife around the edges to remove the bites from the tin.
- Serve warm or let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Feel free to customize these egg bites by adding your favorite vegetables, herbs, or cooked meats.
You can reheat the egg bites in the microwave for about 30 seconds to enjoy them warm.