Description
Crispy Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese are the perfect solution for busy mornings or a delightful brunch. These savory bites feature a golden, crispy exterior that gives way to a fluffy, cheesy center, combining eggs and cottage cheese for a nutritious start to your day. Packed with protein and customizable with your favorite veggies, these egg bites are not only easy to make but also versatile enough to please everyone at the table. Enjoy them warm or as a quick snack throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a muffin tin or use silicone molds.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and cottage cheese until smooth. Stir in shredded cheese, spinach, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into muffin cups, filling them three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Let cool slightly before removing from the tin and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 160mg