Fluffy Breakfast Cottage Cheese Egg Bites Recipe
These Fluffy Breakfast Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are a protein-packed, savory morning treat perfect for a quick and satisfying start to your day. Featuring a smooth blend of eggs, creamy cottage cheese, sharp cheddar, and fresh vegetables, baked to light and fluffy perfection in a muffin tin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 8 egg bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Add-ins
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Blend base mixture: In a blender or food processor, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and frothy to ensure fluffy egg bites.
- Incorporate add-ins: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped fresh chives, and diced bell pepper into the blended egg mixture with a spatula.
- Fill muffin cups: Evenly divide the egg mixture among 8 prepared muffin tin cups, filling each nearly full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes or until the egg bites are puffed up and set in the center, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool and serve: Remove the egg bites from oven and let them cool slightly. Run a knife around the edges of each muffin cup to loosen the bites, then serve warm.
Notes
- For dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese and cheddar with plant-based alternatives.
- Customize the add-ins by adding cooked bacon, spinach, or mushrooms.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
- You can freeze these egg bites for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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