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Cottage Cheese Egg Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

Delicious and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. These fluffy egg bites are blended with creamy full-fat cottage cheese and loaded with fresh veggies like spinach, red bell pepper, and onion. Baked to perfection until just set, they offer a nutritious and flavorful start to your day.

Ingredients

Egg Mixture

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup full fat cottage cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Vegetables

  • ¾ cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ small onion, diced

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and generously spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Blend egg mixture: In a blender, combine the eggs, full-fat cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend on low speed for about 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds on medium until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
  3. Fill muffin cups: Pour the blended egg mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full for room to puff.
  4. Add vegetables: Evenly distribute the diced red bell pepper, chopped spinach, and diced onion among the muffin cups placed on top of the egg mixture.
  5. Mix vegetables in: Using a small spoon or toothpick, lightly stir each muffin cup to evenly incorporate the vegetables just beneath the surface instead of leaving them on top.
  6. Bake the egg bites: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the centers of the egg bites are just set. They will puff up while baking but will settle after cooling; this is normal.
  7. Rest and cool: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the egg bites rest in the pan for about 5 minutes before gently removing them. Transfer to a wire rack or plate and allow them to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Make sure to spray the muffin tin generously to avoid sticking.
  • Do not overfill the muffin cups to prevent overflow while baking.
  • The egg bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • They can be reheated in a microwave or oven for a quick breakfast.
  • Feel free to customize with other vegetables or add shredded cheese for extra flavor.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/cottage-cheese-egg-bites-recipe/