Description
Delicious and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Egg Bites featuring a blend of creamy cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta cheese baked to perfection in a muffin tin. These egg bites are perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a healthy snack, offering a savory and satisfying flavor with a fluffy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables & Cheese
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 1/2 cups chopped spinach
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously grease a 12-count muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Blend Egg Mixture: In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring a creamy texture for the egg bites.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced red bell pepper, chopped spinach, and sliced green onions. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the spinach has wilted.
- Fill Muffin Cups with Veggies: Evenly divide the sautéed vegetable mixture among the 12 greased muffin cups, creating a flavorful base layer for the egg bites.
- Add Egg Mixture and Cheese: Pour the blended egg and cottage cheese mixture over the vegetables in each muffin cup, filling them about three-quarters full. Sprinkle a small amount of crumbled feta cheese on top of each cup for added flavor and texture.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the tops of the egg bites are set and slightly golden.
- Cool and Remove: Once baked, remove the egg bites from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 to 10 minutes in the pan. Use a knife to loosen the edges carefully, then gently lift and pop out each egg bite from the muffin tin.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure the muffin tin is well greased to avoid sticking.
- These egg bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds before serving.
- Feel free to customize with other cheeses or vegetables according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cottage Cheese, Egg Bites, Breakfast, Healthy Snack, Baked Eggs, Spinach, Feta Cheese
